Hendersonville
City in Henderson County, North Carolina

Hendersonville is a city in Henderson County, North Carolina, with 15,137 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,152 ft (656 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Barker Heights, 1.2 miles SE.
- 15,137residents (2020 Census)
- 2,152 ftelevation · 656 m
- 8.0 sq miland area · 20.8 km²
- 1,883 / sq mipopulation density
- 28791ZIP code
About Hendersonville
Hendersonville is a city in and the county seat of Henderson County, North Carolina, United States, located 22 miles (35 km) south of Asheville. Like the county, the city is named for 19th-century North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Leonard Henderson.
As of the 2020 census, Hendersonville had a population of 15,137.
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Living in Hendersonville
- Median household income
- $53,449
- Median home value
- $317,000
- Median rent
- $1,332/mo
- Median age
- 53.2
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Hendersonville had 15,137 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,137 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,883 per sq mi (727 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hendersonville at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Henderson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,137 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.04 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,152 ft (656 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3243° N, 82.4563° W |
| ZIP code | 28791 |
| Official website | hendersonvillenc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3730720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hendersonville
- Barker Heights1.2 mi SE
- Balfour2.7 mi NW
- Laurel Park2.8 mi W
- Valley Hill2.9 mi SW
- East Flat Rock3.7 mi SE
- Flat Rock3.9 mi S
- Mountain Home4.1 mi NW
- Dana5.4 mi E
- Fruitland5.5 mi N
- Horse Shoe6.0 mi W
- Etowah7.6 mi W
- Fletcher8.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hendersonville
What county is Hendersonville in?
Hendersonville is in Henderson County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Hendersonville, NC?
15,137 people lived in Hendersonville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hendersonville, NC?
The ZIP code of Hendersonville is 28791.
What is the elevation of Hendersonville?
2,152 feet (656 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hendersonville?
Barker Heights (1.2 mi), Balfour (2.7 mi), Laurel Park (2.8 mi), Valley Hill (2.9 mi), East Flat Rock (3.7 mi).
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