Newland
Town in Avery County, North Carolina
Newland is a town in Avery County, North Carolina, with 715 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,606 ft (1,099 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Linville, 3.4 miles SE.
- 715residents (2020 Census)
- 3,606 ftelevation · 1,099 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 956 / sq mipopulation density
- 28653ZIP code
About Newland
Newland is a town in and the county seat of Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 715 at the 2020 census. By elevation, Newland is the highest county seat located east of the Mississippi River.
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Living in Newland
- Median household income
- $46,006
- Median home value
- $241,700
- Median rent
- $792/mo
- Median age
- 47
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Newland had 715 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 715 |
|---|---|
| Density | 956 per sq mi (369 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newland at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Avery County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 715 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.75 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,606 ft (1,099 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0880° N, 81.9274° W |
| ZIP code | 28653 |
| Official website | newlandgov.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3746740 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newland
- Linville3.4 mi SE
- Grandfather Village4.1 mi E
- Sugar Mountain4.4 mi NE
- Crossnore4.5 mi S
- Elk Park5.7 mi NW
- Banner Elk5.9 mi NE
- Seven Devils7.7 mi NE
- Beech Mountain8.8 mi N
- Foscoe9.5 mi NE
- Roan Mountain, TN10.5 mi NW
- Valle Crucis11.4 mi NE
- Bakersville13.8 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Newland
What county is Newland in?
Newland is in Avery County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Newland, NC?
715 people lived in Newland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newland, NC?
The ZIP code of Newland is 28653.
What is the elevation of Newland?
3,606 feet (1,099 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Newland?
Linville (3.4 mi), Grandfather Village (4.1 mi), Sugar Mountain (4.4 mi), Crossnore (4.5 mi), Elk Park (5.7 mi).
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