Edneyville

Census-designated place in Henderson County, North Carolina

Aerial view of Edneyville, North Carolina
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Edneyville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Henderson County, North Carolina, with 2,395 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,244 ft (684 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gerton, 4.5 miles N.

About Edneyville

Edneyville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Edneyville had a population of 2,395.

A post office called Edneyville has been in operation since 1828. Rev. Samuel Edney served as postmaster. He and his brother Asa were the two earliest settlers in the area. Samuel had 12 children and Asa had eight. Their descendants settled in the neighboring area, which led to the name Edneyville.

Since 1998 Edneyville is home of the North Carolina Justice Academy, a division of the North Carolina Department of Justice. The institution is currently located on the grounds and facilities of the former Edneyville High School.

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Median household income
$53,818
Median home value
$286,400
Median rent
$836/mo
Median age
37.5
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Edneyville, NC population

Edneyville had 2,395 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,395
Density223 per sq mi (86 per km²)

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

Edneyville at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyHenderson County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population2,395 (2020)
Land area10.74 sq mi (27.8 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation2,244 ft (684 m)
Coordinates35.4138° N, 82.3259° W
ZIP code28792
Census code (GEOID)3720280

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

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Frequently asked questions about Edneyville

What county is Edneyville in?

Edneyville is in Henderson County, North Carolina.

What is the population of Edneyville, NC?

2,395 people lived in Edneyville at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Edneyville, NC?

The ZIP code of Edneyville is 28792.

What is the elevation of Edneyville?

2,244 feet (684 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Edneyville?

Gerton (4.5 mi), Chimney Rock Village (4.7 mi), Fruitland (5.5 mi), Hoopers Creek (6.5 mi), Dana (6.7 mi).

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