Banner Elk, North Carolina

Banner Elk is a town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,028 at the 2010 census. Banner Elk is home to Lees–McRae College.

Banner Elk, North Carolina
Town
Location of Banner Elk, North Carolina
Coordinates: 36°09′31″N 81°52′03″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyAvery
Founded1848
Incorporated1911
Government
  TypeMayor-council
Area
  Total1.92 sq mi (4.97 km2)
  Land1.92 sq mi (4.97 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,895 ft (1,187 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,049
  Density546.35/sq mi (210.95/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
28604
Area code828
FIPS code37-03500
GNIS feature ID2405208
Websitewww.townofbannerelk.org
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