County ProfileNC
Watauga County
Population: 54,086 · 8 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
54,086
People
Median age
31.4
Housing
Total households
21,198
Income
Median household income
$51,693
Housing
Total housing units
33,355
Employment
Employment rate
54.3%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
48.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
90.7%
County details
Local time 01:53:37(ET)| Name | Watauga |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 8total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 6 Standard1 PO Box1 Unique |
| Area code | 336, 743, 828 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 36.2353679, -81.7098875 |
| Land area | 312.4 sq miles(809.2 km²) |
Map of Watauga county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Watauga County
Compare the largest cities in Watauga County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone | 19,092 | $30,065 | 2ZIPs |
| Vilas | 4,161 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Deep Gap | 2,226 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Zionville | 2,141 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Sugar Grove | 1,911 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Blowing Rock | 1,376 | $120,938 | 1ZIPs |
| Valle Crucis | 436 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Watauga County
Review the most populated postal areas across Watauga County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS