Barker Heights
Census-designated place in Henderson County, North Carolina

Barker Heights is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Henderson County, North Carolina, with 1,249 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,123 ft (647 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hendersonville, 1.2 miles NW.
- 1,249residents (2020 Census)
- 2,123 ftelevation · 647 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 1,267 / sq mipopulation density
- 28726ZIP code
About Barker Heights
Barker Heights is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Barker Heights had a population of 1,249. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Barker Heights
- Median household income
- $29,277
- Median home value
- $190,300
- Median age
- 47.3
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Barker Heights had 1,249 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,249 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,267 per sq mi (489 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Barker Heights at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Henderson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,249 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.99 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,123 ft (647 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3112° N, 82.4412° W |
| ZIP code | 28726 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3703640 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Barker Heights
- Hendersonville1.2 mi NW
- East Flat Rock2.5 mi SE
- Flat Rock3.1 mi S
- Valley Hill3.1 mi SW
- Laurel Park3.5 mi W
- Balfour3.9 mi NW
- Dana4.6 mi E
- Mountain Home5.3 mi NW
- Fruitland6.1 mi N
- Horse Shoe7.0 mi W
- Saluda7.4 mi SE
- Etowah8.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Barker Heights
What county is Barker Heights in?
Barker Heights is in Henderson County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Barker Heights, NC?
1,249 people lived in Barker Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Barker Heights, NC?
The ZIP code of Barker Heights is 28726.
What is the elevation of Barker Heights?
2,123 feet (647 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Barker Heights?
Hendersonville (1.2 mi), East Flat Rock (2.5 mi), Flat Rock (3.1 mi), Valley Hill (3.1 mi), Laurel Park (3.5 mi).
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