Bent Creek
Census-designated place in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Bent Creek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Buncombe County, North Carolina, with 1,402 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,208 ft (673 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Avery Creek, 4.1 miles SE.
- 1,402residents (2020 Census)
- 2,208 ftelevation · 673 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.7 km²
- 634 / sq mipopulation density
- 28806ZIP code
About Bent Creek
Bent Creek is a census-designated place (CDP) in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,287 at the 2010 census. The Bent Creek area has mountain bike trails within the Pisgah National Forest.
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Living in Bent Creek
- Median household income
- $72,176
- Median home value
- $404,000
- Median age
- 47.2
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Bent Creek had 1,402 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,402 |
|---|---|
| Density | 634 per sq mi (245 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bent Creek at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Buncombe County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,402 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.21 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,208 ft (673 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5111° N, 82.6170° W |
| ZIP code | 28806 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3705049 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bent Creek
- Avery Creek4.1 mi SE
- Biltmore Forest4.7 mi E
- Asheville5.5 mi NE
- Emma6.4 mi N
- Royal Pines6.8 mi E
- Fletcher8.2 mi SE
- Mills River9.1 mi S
- Woodfin9.5 mi N
- Hoopers Creek11.2 mi SE
- Mountain Home11.7 mi SE
- Fairview12.2 mi E
- Canton12.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bent Creek
What county is Bent Creek in?
Bent Creek is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Bent Creek, NC?
1,402 people lived in Bent Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bent Creek, NC?
The ZIP code of Bent Creek is 28806.
What is the elevation of Bent Creek?
2,208 feet (673 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bent Creek?
Avery Creek (4.1 mi), Biltmore Forest (4.7 mi), Asheville (5.5 mi), Emma (6.4 mi), Royal Pines (6.8 mi).
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