Fairview
Census-designated place in Buncombe County, North Carolina

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.
- 2,771residents (2020 Census)
- 2,208 ftelevation · 673 m
- 6.2 sq miland area · 16.1 km²
- 445 / sq mipopulation density
- 28730ZIP code
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 had 2,771 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,771 |
|---|---|
| Density | 445 per sq mi (172 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairview at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Buncombe County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,771 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.22 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,208 ft (673 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5225° N, 82.4013° W |
| ZIP code | 28730 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3722440 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairview
- Gerton4.3 mi SE
- Swannanoa5.5 mi N
- Hoopers Creek5.7 mi S
- Royal Pines6.4 mi SW
- Black Mountain7.7 mi NE
- Biltmore Forest7.7 mi W
- Fletcher8.6 mi SW
- Edneyville8.6 mi SE
- Fruitland8.7 mi S
- Asheville9.1 mi W
- Chimney Rock Village9.6 mi SE
- Avery Creek10.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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