Fairview

Census-designated place in Buncombe County, North Carolina

Aerial view of Fairview, North Carolina
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Fairview is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Buncombe County, North Carolina, with 2,771 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,208 ft (673 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gerton, 4.3 miles SE.

About Fairview

Fairview is a census-designated place (CDP) in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,678 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Median household income
$92,132
Median home value
$439,600
Median age
37.3
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Fairview, NC population

Fairview had 2,771 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,771
Density445 per sq mi (172 per km²)

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

Fairview at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyBuncombe County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population2,771 (2020)
Land area6.22 sq mi (16.1 km²)
Elevation2,208 ft (673 m)
Coordinates35.5225° N, 82.4013° W
ZIP code28730
Census code (GEOID)3722440

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

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Frequently asked questions about Fairview

What county is Fairview in?

Fairview is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

What is the population of Fairview, NC?

2,771 people lived in Fairview at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Fairview, NC?

The ZIP code of Fairview is 28730.

What is the elevation of Fairview?

2,208 feet (673 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Fairview?

Gerton (4.3 mi), Swannanoa (5.5 mi), Hoopers Creek (5.7 mi), Royal Pines (6.4 mi), Black Mountain (7.7 mi).

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