Linville
Census-designated place in Avery County, North Carolina
Linville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Avery County, North Carolina, with 283 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,665 ft (1,117 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grandfather Village, 2.0 miles NE.
- 283residents (2020 Census)
- 3,665 ftelevation · 1,117 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.6 km²
- 159 / sq mipopulation density
- 28646main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Linville
Linville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 283. Centered just south of US 221 and NC 105, the community is known as a summer mountain resort and host of the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, the largest modern Highland games events in North Carolina.
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- Median household income
- $75,833
- Median age
- 59.2
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Linville had 283 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 283 |
|---|---|
| Density | 159 per sq mi (61 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Linville at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Avery County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 283 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.78 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,665 ft (1,117 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0675° N, 81.8714° W |
| ZIP codes | 28646, 28653 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3738420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Linville
- Grandfather Village2.0 mi NE
- Newland3.4 mi NW
- Sugar Mountain4.1 mi N
- Crossnore4.6 mi SW
- Banner Elk6.3 mi N
- Seven Devils6.5 mi NE
- Foscoe7.9 mi NE
- Elk Park8.8 mi NW
- Beech Mountain9.9 mi N
- Valle Crucis11.1 mi N
- Blowing Rock12.2 mi E
- Roan Mountain, TN13.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Linville
What county is Linville in?
Linville is in Avery County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Linville, NC?
283 people lived in Linville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Linville, NC?
The main ZIP code is 28646. Other ZIP codes: 28653.
What is the elevation of Linville?
3,665 feet (1,117 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Linville?
Grandfather Village (2.0 mi), Newland (3.4 mi), Sugar Mountain (4.1 mi), Crossnore (4.6 mi), Banner Elk (6.3 mi).
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