Balfour
Census-designated place in Henderson County, North Carolina
Balfour is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Henderson County, North Carolina, with 1,335 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,116 ft (645 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mountain Home, 1.4 miles NW.
- 1,335residents (2020 Census)
- 2,116 ftelevation · 645 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 825 / sq mipopulation density
- 28791main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Balfour
Balfour is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Balfour had a population of 1,335. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Balfour
- Median household income
- $70,116
- Median home value
- $292,600
- Median rent
- $591/mo
- Median age
- 46.1
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Balfour had 1,335 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,335 |
|---|---|
| Density | 825 per sq mi (319 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Balfour at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Henderson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,335 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.62 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,116 ft (645 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3526° N, 82.4887° W |
| ZIP codes | 28791, 28758 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3703220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Balfour
- Mountain Home1.4 mi NW
- Hendersonville2.7 mi SE
- Laurel Park3.0 mi S
- Barker Heights3.9 mi SE
- Valley Hill4.1 mi S
- Horse Shoe4.4 mi W
- Fruitland4.9 mi NE
- Fletcher5.6 mi N
- Mills River6.0 mi W
- Flat Rock6.3 mi S
- East Flat Rock6.4 mi SE
- Etowah6.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Balfour
What county is Balfour in?
Balfour is in Henderson County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Balfour, NC?
1,335 people lived in Balfour at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Balfour, NC?
The main ZIP code is 28791. Other ZIP codes: 28758.
What is the elevation of Balfour?
2,116 feet (645 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Balfour?
Mountain Home (1.4 mi), Hendersonville (2.7 mi), Laurel Park (3.0 mi), Barker Heights (3.9 mi), Valley Hill (4.1 mi).
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