PUBLIC REGISTRY INFORMATION
42 registered sex offenders in Avery County, North Carolina
See the October 2026 registry snapshot for Avery County and search the map near a specific address.
Registry snapshot
October 2026- Registry records
- 42
- Registry source
- North Carolina Sex Offender Registry
This is a snapshot. Check the official registry for current information.
Registry statistics
Population and rate comparison- Registry records per 10,000 residents
- 23.8
- Population estimate
- 17,680
- About 1 registry record per
- 421 residents
About this snapshot
The October 2026 snapshot lists 42 registry records in Avery County, North Carolina. With an estimated population of 17,680, that is 23.8 registry records per 10,000 residents. This is 10% above the North Carolina statewide rate (21.6 per 10,000).
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Cities near Avery County
| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | 2,184 | 481,031 | 45.4 |
| Spruce Pine | 27 | 2,398 | 112.6 |
| Newland | 25 | 866 | 288.7 |
| Banner Elk | 8 | 1,473 | 54.3 |
| Elk Park | 6 | 560 | 107.1 |
| Beech Mountain | 4 | 987 | 40.5 |
| Linville | 3 | 291 | 103.1 |
| Elkpark | 1 | — | — |
| Sugar Mountain | 1 | 539 | 18.6 |
ZIP codes near Avery County
| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP code 27604 | 1,532 | 44,514 | 344.2 |
| ZIP code 28658 | 108 | 26,336 | 41.0 |
| ZIP code 28777 | 28 | 10,178 | 27.5 |
| ZIP code 28657 | 23 | 8,188 | 28.1 |
| ZIP code 28675 | 15 | 6,745 | 22.2 |
| ZIP code 28604 | 13 | 7,869 | 16.5 |
| ZIP code 28622 | 7 | 2,565 | 27.3 |
| ZIP code 28646 | 3 | 382 | 78.5 |
Other counties in North Carolina
| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,117 | 1,178,653 | 9.5 |
| Cumberland County | 970 | 338,545 | 28.7 |
| Forsyth County | 754 | 389,977 | 19.3 |
| Gaston County | 652 | 234,881 | 27.8 |
| Buncombe County | 528 | 274,360 | 19.2 |
| Rowan County | 499 | 149,875 | 33.3 |
| Cabarrus County | 482 | 236,133 | 20.4 |
| Brunswick County | 394 | 152,568 | 25.8 |
| Harnett County | 390 | 139,150 | 28.0 |
| Caldwell County | 270 | 80,536 | 33.5 |
| Burke County | 230 | 87,795 | 26.2 |
| Richmond County | 195 | 42,344 | 46.1 |
| Wilkes County | 189 | 65,935 | 28.7 |
| Beaufort County | 160 | 44,499 | 36.0 |
| Carteret County | 155 | 69,148 | 22.4 |
| Bladen County | 129 | 29,566 | 43.6 |
| Bertie County | 79 | 17,170 | 46.0 |
| Polk County | 53 | 19,891 | 26.6 |
| Camden County | 26 | 10,927 | 23.8 |
| Hyde County | 12 | 4,592 | 26.1 |
Each area shows its own total. City, county, and ZIP totals can overlap. Population figures, where shown: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimate.
Frequently asked questions
How many registered sex offenders are listed in Avery County?
The October 2026 snapshot lists 42 registry records in Avery County, North Carolina. Counts may differ from official registry totals. Check the official registry for current details.
How do city, county, and ZIP totals relate?
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