Asheville
City in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Asheville is a city in Buncombe County, North Carolina, with 94,589 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,133 ft (650 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Biltmore Forest, 2.6 miles S.
- 94,589residents (2020 Census)
- 2,133 ftelevation · 650 m
- 45.5 sq miland area · 117.8 km²
- 2,080 / sq mipopulation density
- 28801main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Asheville
Asheville ( ASH-vill) is a city in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. Located at the confluence of the French Broad and Swannanoa rivers, it is the county seat of Buncombe County. It is the most populous city in Western North Carolina and the state's 11th-most populous city with a population of 94,589 at the 2020 census. The three-county Asheville metropolitan area has an estimated 422,000 residents.
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Living in Asheville
- Median household income
- $71,102
- Median home value
- $440,000
- Median rent
- $1,402/mo
- Median age
- 40.7
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Asheville had 94,589 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 94,589 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,080 per sq mi (803 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Asheville at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Buncombe County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 94,589 (2020) |
| Land area | 45.48 sq mi (117.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.38 sq mi (1.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,133 ft (650 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5710° N, 82.5527° W |
| ZIP codes | 28801, 28803, 28806 |
| Official website | ashevillenc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3702140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Asheville
- Biltmore Forest2.6 mi S
- Emma3.2 mi NW
- Bent Creek5.5 mi SW
- Woodfin5.6 mi N
- Royal Pines7.0 mi SE
- Avery Creek7.4 mi S
- Weaverville8.6 mi N
- Fairview9.1 mi E
- Swannanoa9.5 mi E
- Fletcher9.9 mi S
- Hoopers Creek10.9 mi SE
- Black Mountain13.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Asheville
What county is Asheville in?
Asheville is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Asheville, NC?
94,589 people lived in Asheville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Asheville, NC?
The main ZIP code is 28801. Other ZIP codes: 28803, 28806.
What is the elevation of Asheville?
2,133 feet (650 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Asheville?
Biltmore Forest (2.6 mi), Emma (3.2 mi), Bent Creek (5.5 mi), Woodfin (5.6 mi), Royal Pines (7.0 mi).
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