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Banks in Avery County, North Carolina
Avery County has 7 bank offices, 2 fewer than its peak of 9 in 2005 (−22%). They belong to 7 banks, led by First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company with 1.
7
offices, 2026
9
peak (2005)
3
no longer reported
$413M
deposits booked
Map
open (7)no longer reported (2 of 3 have map coordinates)
The county's passbook
Bank offices reporting on June 30Deposits booked at them (nominal dollars, own scale)
| Date | offices | Change | Deposits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 1994 | 5 | $119M | |
| Jun 30 1995 | 5 | · | $118M |
| Jun 30 2000 | 5 | · | $141M |
| Jun 30 2005PEAK | 9 | +1 | $201M |
| Jun 30 2010 | 9 | · | $252M |
| Jun 30 2015 | 9 | · | $244M |
| Jun 30 2020 | 8 | · | $327M |
| Jun 30 2025 | 7 | · | $436M |
| Jun 30 2026NOW | 7 | · | $413M |
Open the full passbook — all 33 years ▾
| Date | offices | Change | Deposits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 1994 | 5 | $119M | |
| Jun 30 1995 | 5 | · | $118M |
| Jun 30 1996 | 5 | · | $125M |
| Jun 30 1997 | 5 | · | $127M |
| Jun 30 1998 | 5 | · | $133M |
| Jun 30 1999 | 5 | · | $134M |
| Jun 30 2000 | 5 | · | $141M |
| Jun 30 2001 | 5 | · | $153M |
| Jun 30 2002 | 5 | · | $156M |
| Jun 30 2003 | 6 | +1 | $176M |
| Jun 30 2004 | 8 | +2 | $177M |
| Jun 30 2005PEAK | 9 | +1 | $201M |
| Jun 30 2006 | 9 | · | $227M |
| Jun 30 2007 | 9 | · | $244M |
| Jun 30 2008 | 9 | · | $239M |
| Jun 30 2009 | 9 | · | $262M |
| Jun 30 2010 | 9 | · | $252M |
| Jun 30 2011 | 9 | · | $250M |
| Jun 30 2012 | 9 | · | $244M |
| Jun 30 2013 | 9 | · | $246M |
| Jun 30 2014 | 9 | · | $243M |
| Jun 30 2015 | 9 | · | $244M |
| Jun 30 2016 | 9 | · | $254M |
| Jun 30 2017 | 9 | · | $266M |
| Jun 30 2018 | 8 | −1 | $276M |
| Jun 30 2019 | 8 | · | $275M |
| Jun 30 2020 | 8 | · | $327M |
| Jun 30 2021 | 8 | · | $364M |
| Jun 30 2022 | 8 | · | $387M |
| Jun 30 2023 | 7 | −1 | $352M |
| Jun 30 2024 | 7 | · | $368M |
| Jun 30 2025 | 7 | · | $436M |
| Jun 30 2026NOW | 7 | · | $413M |
Banks in Avery County
| Bank | Offices | Deposits here |
|---|---|---|
| First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company | 1 | $54.2M |
| United Community Bank | 1 | $98.8M |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 1 | $59.8M |
| Fifth Third Bank, National Association | 1 | $71.7M |
| Bank of Tennessee | 1 | $56.6M |
| First Community Bank | 1 | $32.1M |
| Truist Bank | 1 | $39.5M |
Every bank office open in Avery County
| Bank | Address | Deposits |
|---|---|---|
| United Community BankNewland Branch | 200 Linville StNewland 28657 | $98.8M |
| Fifth Third Bank, National AssociationBanner Elk Branch | 1667 Tynecastle HwyBanner Elk 28604 | $71.7M |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National AssociationNewland Main Branch | 350 Cranberry StNewland 28657 | $59.8M |
| Bank of TennesseeBanner Elk Branch | 3828 Nc Highway 105 SBanner Elk 28604 | $56.6M |
| First-Citizens Bank & Trust CompanyAvery County Bank Branch | 125 Old Montezuma RdNewland 28657 | $54.2M |
| Truist BankTynecastle Branch | 4501 Tynecastle Hwy, Unit 15Banner Elk 28604 | $39.5M |
| First Community BankBanner Elk Branch | 115 Main St EBanner Elk 28604 | $32.1M |
Sorted by deposits booked on June 30, 2026. "Opened" is the establishment date in the FDIC record.
Offices no longer reported
Offices in Avery County that filed a report in some year from 1994 on and are missing from 2026. Most closed; some were sold to non-banks or converted. Newest departures first.
| Last bank on the sign | Address | Last report |
|---|---|---|
| First National Bank of Pennsylvania | 3618 Mitchell AvenueLinville 28646 | 2022 |
| Bank of America, National Association | 330 Main Street EastBanner Elk 28604 | 2017 |
| First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company | 400 Nc Highway 105Banner Elk 28604 | 2005 |
County FIPS 37011 · 247 square miles of land (2024 Census Gazetteer).