Barker Heights

Census-designated place in Henderson County, North Carolina

Aerial view of Barker Heights, North Carolina
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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.

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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Median household income
$29,277
Median home value
$190,300
Median age
47.3
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Barker Heights, NC population

Barker Heights had 1,249 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,249
Density1,267 per sq mi (489 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Barker Heights at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyHenderson County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,249 (2020)
Land area0.99 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation2,123 ft (647 m)
Coordinates35.3112° N, 82.4412° W
ZIP code28726
Census code (GEOID)3703640

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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