West Jefferson
Town in Ashe County, North Carolina
West Jefferson is a town in Ashe County, North Carolina, with 1,279 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,979 ft (908 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jefferson, 2.6 miles NE.
- 1,279residents (2020 Census)
- 2,979 ftelevation · 908 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 588 / sq mipopulation density
- 28694ZIP code
About West Jefferson
West Jefferson is a resort town in Ashe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,279 at the 2020 census.
West Jefferson is a popular destination among tourists and retirees from Florida, as well as those from the lower elevations of the Carolinas and Georgia.
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Living in West Jefferson
- Median household income
- $46,827
- Median home value
- $232,400
- Median rent
- $484/mo
- Median age
- 43.4
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West Jefferson had 1,279 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,279 |
|---|---|
| Density | 588 per sq mi (227 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Jefferson at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Ashe County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,279 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.18 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,979 ft (908 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3861° N, 81.4892° W |
| ZIP code | 28694 |
| Official website | townofwj.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3772540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Jefferson
- Jefferson2.6 mi NE
- Lansing7.9 mi N
- Boone15.4 mi SW
- Cove Creek17.9 mi SW
- Mountain City, TN18.5 mi W
- Millers Creek19.5 mi SE
- Blowing Rock20.3 mi SW
- Valle Crucis20.8 mi SW
- Mulberry21.2 mi SE
- Troutdale, VA21.6 mi N
- Sparta22.0 mi E
- Cricket22.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Jefferson
What county is West Jefferson in?
West Jefferson is in Ashe County, North Carolina.
What is the population of West Jefferson, NC?
1,279 people lived in West Jefferson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Jefferson, NC?
The ZIP code of West Jefferson is 28694.
What is the elevation of West Jefferson?
2,979 feet (908 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Jefferson?
Jefferson (2.6 mi), Lansing (7.9 mi), Boone (15.4 mi), Cove Creek (17.9 mi), Mountain City (18.5 mi).
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