Horse Shoe
Census-designated place in Henderson County, North Carolina
Horse Shoe is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Henderson County, North Carolina, with 2,430 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,090 ft (637 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Etowah, 2.4 miles SW.
- 2,430residents (2020 Census)
- 2,090 ftelevation · 637 m
- 7.5 sq miland area · 19.3 km²
- 326 / sq mipopulation density
- 28729ZIP code
About Horse Shoe
Horse Shoe is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. Its ZIP code is 28742. As of the 2020 census, Horse Shoe had a population of 2,430.
The community took its name from a nearby meander in the French Broad River.
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Living in Horse Shoe
- Median household income
- $64,096
- Median home value
- $407,500
- Median age
- 55.2
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Horse Shoe had 2,430 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,430 |
|---|---|
| Density | 326 per sq mi (126 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Horse Shoe at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Henderson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,430 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.46 sq mi (19.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,090 ft (637 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3324° N, 82.5627° W |
| ZIP code | 28729 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3732740 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Horse Shoe
- Etowah2.4 mi SW
- Laurel Park3.6 mi SE
- Mills River3.7 mi NW
- Mountain Home4.3 mi NE
- Balfour4.4 mi E
- Valley Hill4.8 mi SE
- Hendersonville6.0 mi E
- Barker Heights7.0 mi E
- Fletcher7.6 mi NE
- Flat Rock7.7 mi SE
- East Flat Rock9.0 mi SE
- Fruitland9.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Horse Shoe
What county is Horse Shoe in?
Horse Shoe is in Henderson County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Horse Shoe, NC?
2,430 people lived in Horse Shoe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Horse Shoe, NC?
The ZIP code of Horse Shoe is 28729.
What is the elevation of Horse Shoe?
2,090 feet (637 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Horse Shoe?
Etowah (2.4 mi), Laurel Park (3.6 mi), Mills River (3.7 mi), Mountain Home (4.3 mi), Balfour (4.4 mi).
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