Emma
Census-designated place in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Emma is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Buncombe County, North Carolina, with 2,174 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,178 ft (664 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Woodfin, 3.1 miles N.
- 2,174residents (2020 Census)
- 2,178 ftelevation · 664 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 2,000 / sq mipopulation density
- 28801ZIP code
About Emma
Emma 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 2,174.
The community is in central Buncombe County, bordered to the east and south by the city of Asheville, the county seat, and to the north by Woodfin.
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Living in Emma
- Median household income
- $43,907
- Median home value
- $92,300
- Median rent
- $1,064/mo
- Median age
- 29.7
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Emma had 2,174 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,174 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,000 per sq mi (772 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Emma at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Buncombe County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,174 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.09 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,178 ft (664 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6020° N, 82.5958° W |
| ZIP code | 28801 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3721260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Emma
- Woodfin3.1 mi N
- Asheville3.2 mi SE
- Biltmore Forest5.7 mi SE
- Bent Creek6.4 mi S
- Weaverville6.8 mi N
- Avery Creek9.6 mi S
- Royal Pines10.0 mi SE
- Swannanoa11.7 mi E
- Fairview12.2 mi SE
- Fletcher12.7 mi SE
- Hoopers Creek14.1 mi SE
- Canton14.4 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Emma
What county is Emma in?
Emma is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Emma, NC?
2,174 people lived in Emma at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Emma, NC?
The ZIP code of Emma is 28801.
What is the elevation of Emma?
2,178 feet (664 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Emma?
Woodfin (3.1 mi), Asheville (3.2 mi), Biltmore Forest (5.7 mi), Bent Creek (6.4 mi), Weaverville (6.8 mi).
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