Foscoe
Census-designated place in Watauga County, North Carolina
Foscoe is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Watauga County, North Carolina, with 1,457 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,041 ft (927 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Seven Devils, 2.0 miles W.
- 1,457residents (2020 Census)
- 3,041 ftelevation · 927 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 15.0 km²
- 252 / sq mipopulation density
- 28604ZIP code
About Foscoe
Foscoe is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Watauga County, North Carolina, United States. The community is located on NC 105, southwest of Boone. As of the 2020 census, Foscoe had a population of 1,457.
The community is between Seven Devils and Shulls Mill. Multiple shops dot the main highway, serving a tourist clientele. Its development, since the 1980s, is thanks to year-round tourism to nearby attractions, notably Grandfather Mountain.
Historically, the East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad (Nicknamed "Tweetsie") passed through the area until flooding destroyed the tracks in 1940. In 1956, NC 105 was built over the original rail bed.
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Living in Foscoe
- Median household income
- $49,243
- Median home value
- $325,800
- Median rent
- $928/mo
- Median age
- 53
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Foscoe had 1,457 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,457 |
|---|---|
| Density | 252 per sq mi (97 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Foscoe at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Watauga County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,457 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.78 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,041 ft (927 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1536° N, 81.7770° W |
| ZIP code | 28604 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3724380 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Foscoe
- Seven Devils2.0 mi W
- Valle Crucis4.4 mi N
- Banner Elk5.1 mi W
- Sugar Mountain5.2 mi W
- Grandfather Village6.0 mi SW
- Blowing Rock6.4 mi E
- Beech Mountain7.3 mi NW
- Boone7.5 mi NE
- Linville7.9 mi SW
- Cove Creek9.3 mi N
- Newland9.5 mi SW
- Elk Park11.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Foscoe
What county is Foscoe in?
Foscoe is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Foscoe, NC?
1,457 people lived in Foscoe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Foscoe, NC?
The ZIP code of Foscoe is 28604.
What is the elevation of Foscoe?
3,041 feet (927 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Foscoe?
Seven Devils (2.0 mi), Valle Crucis (4.4 mi), Banner Elk (5.1 mi), Sugar Mountain (5.2 mi), Grandfather Village (6.0 mi).
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