Heaton | |
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  Heaton Location within the state of North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 36°10′22″N 81°56′33″W / 36.17278°N 81.94250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery County |
| Elevation | 3,045 ft (928 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 28622 |
| Area code | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1011954[1] |
Heaton is an unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The community is located along NC 194, centered at the Heaton Bridge, which crosses over the Elk River.
