Black Mountain
Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Black Mountain is a town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, with 8,426 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,405 ft (733 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Montreat, 2.7 miles NE.
- 8,426residents (2020 Census)
- 2,405 ftelevation · 733 m
- 6.7 sq miland area · 17.5 km²
- 1,249 / sq mipopulation density
- 28770ZIP code
About Black Mountain
Black Mountain is a town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 8,426 at the 2020 United States census. It is part of the Asheville metropolitan area. The town is named for the old train stop at the Black Mountain Depot and is located at the southern end of the Black Mountain range of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Southern Appalachians.
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Living in Black Mountain
- Median household income
- $77,042
- Median home value
- $358,900
- Median rent
- $1,652/mo
- Median age
- 58.4
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Black Mountain had 8,426 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,426 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,249 per sq mi (482 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Black Mountain at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Buncombe County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 8,426 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.75 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,405 ft (733 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6147° N, 82.3255° W |
| ZIP code | 28770 |
| Official website | townofblackmountain.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3706140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Black Mountain
- Montreat2.7 mi NE
- Swannanoa3.7 mi W
- Fairview7.7 mi SW
- Old Fort8.4 mi E
- Gerton9.7 mi S
- Chimney Rock Village12.0 mi S
- Asheville13.1 mi W
- Biltmore Forest13.1 mi SW
- Hoopers Creek13.2 mi SW
- Lake Lure13.5 mi SE
- Barnardsville13.7 mi NW
- Royal Pines13.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Black Mountain
What county is Black Mountain in?
Black Mountain is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Black Mountain, NC?
8,426 people lived in Black Mountain at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Black Mountain, NC?
The ZIP code of Black Mountain is 28770.
What is the elevation of Black Mountain?
2,405 feet (733 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Black Mountain?
Montreat (2.7 mi), Swannanoa (3.7 mi), Fairview (7.7 mi), Old Fort (8.4 mi), Gerton (9.7 mi).
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