Barnardsville
Census-designated place in Buncombe County, North Carolina

Barnardsville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Buncombe County, North Carolina, with 559 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,339 ft (713 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mars Hill, 6.1 miles NW.
- 559residents (2020 Census)
- 2,339 ftelevation · 713 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.1 km²
- 158 / sq mipopulation density
- 28709ZIP code
About Barnardsville
Barnardsville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 559.
Located on Ivy Creek, the settlement is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Barnardsville
- Median household income
- $97,610
- Median home value
- $153,000
- Median age
- 59.2
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Barnardsville had 559 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 559 |
|---|---|
| Density | 158 per sq mi (61 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Barnardsville at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Buncombe County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 559 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.53 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,339 ft (713 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7819° N, 82.4555° W |
| ZIP code | 28709 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3703720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Barnardsville
- Mars Hill6.1 mi NW
- Weaverville8.3 mi SW
- Woodfin11.9 mi SW
- Marshall12.4 mi W
- Montreat12.8 mi SE
- Burnsville12.8 mi NE
- Swannanoa13.1 mi S
- Black Mountain13.7 mi SE
- Emma14.7 mi SW
- Asheville15.6 mi S
- Biltmore Forest17.7 mi S
- Fairview18.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Barnardsville
What county is Barnardsville in?
Barnardsville is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Barnardsville, NC?
559 people lived in Barnardsville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Barnardsville, NC?
The ZIP code of Barnardsville is 28709.
What is the elevation of Barnardsville?
2,339 feet (713 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Barnardsville?
Mars Hill (6.1 mi), Weaverville (8.3 mi), Woodfin (11.9 mi), Marshall (12.4 mi), Montreat (12.8 mi).
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