Jefferson
Town in Ashe County, North Carolina
Jefferson is a town in Ashe County, North Carolina, with 1,622 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,920 ft (890 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Jefferson, 2.6 miles SW.
- 1,622residents (2020 Census)
- 2,920 ftelevation · 890 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.5 km²
- 767 / sq mipopulation density
- 28694ZIP code
About Jefferson
Jefferson is a town in and the county seat of Ashe County, North Carolina, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 1,622.
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Living in Jefferson
- Median household income
- $40,590
- Median home value
- $236,000
- Median rent
- $748/mo
- Median age
- 41.6
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Jefferson had 1,622 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,622 |
|---|---|
| Density | 767 per sq mi (296 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jefferson at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Ashe County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,622 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.11 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,920 ft (890 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4206° N, 81.4683° W |
| ZIP code | 28694 |
| Official website | townofjefferson.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3734440 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jefferson
- West Jefferson2.6 mi SW
- Lansing5.9 mi NW
- Boone18.0 mi SW
- Mountain City, TN19.0 mi W
- Troutdale, VA19.1 mi N
- Cove Creek20.0 mi SW
- Sparta20.1 mi E
- Millers Creek20.5 mi SE
- Mulberry21.6 mi SE
- Independence, VA22.8 mi NE
- Blowing Rock23.0 mi SW
- Hays23.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson
What county is Jefferson in?
Jefferson is in Ashe County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Jefferson, NC?
1,622 people lived in Jefferson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jefferson, NC?
The ZIP code of Jefferson is 28694.
What is the elevation of Jefferson?
2,920 feet (890 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jefferson?
West Jefferson (2.6 mi), Lansing (5.9 mi), Boone (18.0 mi), Mountain City (19.0 mi), Troutdale (19.1 mi).
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