Sugar Mountain
Village in Avery County, North Carolina

Sugar Mountain is a village in Avery County, North Carolina, with 371 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,432 ft (1,351 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Banner Elk, 2.3 miles N.
- 371residents (2020 Census)
- 4,432 ftelevation · 1,351 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.4 km²
- 151 / sq mipopulation density
- 28604ZIP code
About Sugar Mountain
Sugar Mountain is a village in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The village is located on Sugar Mountain's north slope. The population was 371 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Sugar Mountain
- Median household income
- $96,094
- Median home value
- $343,800
- Median rent
- $1,500/mo
- Median age
- 66.8
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Sugar Mountain had 371 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 371 |
|---|---|
| Density | 151 per sq mi (58 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sugar Mountain at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Avery County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 371 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.46 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,432 ft (1,351 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1264° N, 81.8647° W |
| ZIP code | 28604 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3765530 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sugar Mountain
- Banner Elk2.3 mi N
- Grandfather Village2.4 mi S
- Seven Devils3.3 mi NE
- Linville4.1 mi S
- Newland4.4 mi SW
- Foscoe5.2 mi E
- Beech Mountain5.9 mi N
- Elk Park6.8 mi W
- Valle Crucis7.2 mi NE
- Crossnore8.1 mi SW
- Blowing Rock11.1 mi E
- Cove Creek11.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sugar Mountain
What county is Sugar Mountain in?
Sugar Mountain is in Avery County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Sugar Mountain, NC?
371 people lived in Sugar Mountain at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sugar Mountain, NC?
The ZIP code of Sugar Mountain is 28604.
What is the elevation of Sugar Mountain?
4,432 feet (1,351 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sugar Mountain?
Banner Elk (2.3 mi), Grandfather Village (2.4 mi), Seven Devils (3.3 mi), Linville (4.1 mi), Newland (4.4 mi).
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