Brevard
City in Transylvania County, North Carolina
Brevard is a city in Transylvania County, North Carolina, with 7,744 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,231 ft (680 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rosman, 8.8 miles SW.
- 7,744residents (2020 Census)
- 2,231 ftelevation · 680 m
- 5.6 sq miland area · 14.5 km²
- 1,387 / sq mipopulation density
- 28768ZIP code
About Brevard
Brevard ( brə-VARD) is a city in and the county seat of Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States, with a population of 7,744 as of the 2020 census.
Brevard is located at the entrance to Pisgah National Forest and has become a noted tourism, retirement, and cultural center in western North Carolina. A moderate climate, environmental beauty and cultural activities attracts retirees to the area.
Brevard is also known for its white squirrels. There are several theories of how they came to live there, including an overturned carnival truck and an escaped pet breeding with native squirrels.
Along with nearby Asheville and Hendersonville, Brevard forms the Asheville-Brevard, NC CSA combined statistical area.
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Living in Brevard
- Median household income
- $54,103
- Median home value
- $450,000
- Median rent
- $979/mo
- Median age
- 50.3
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Brevard had 7,744 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,744 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,387 per sq mi (536 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brevard at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Transylvania County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,744 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.58 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,231 ft (680 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2478° N, 82.7285° W |
| ZIP code | 28768 |
| Official website | cityofbrevard.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3707720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brevard
- Rosman8.8 mi SW
- Etowah8.8 mi NE
- Horse Shoe11.0 mi NE
- Caesars Head, SC11.5 mi SE
- Mills River12.1 mi NE
- Laurel Park13.4 mi E
- Valley Hill13.7 mi E
- Mountain Home15.3 mi NE
- Balfour15.3 mi NE
- Flat Rock15.7 mi E
- Hendersonville16.2 mi E
- Barker Heights16.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brevard
What county is Brevard in?
Brevard is in Transylvania County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Brevard, NC?
7,744 people lived in Brevard at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brevard, NC?
The ZIP code of Brevard is 28768.
What is the elevation of Brevard?
2,231 feet (680 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brevard?
Rosman (8.8 mi), Etowah (8.8 mi), Horse Shoe (11.0 mi), Caesars Head (11.5 mi), Mills River (12.1 mi).
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