Mars Hill
Town in Madison County, North Carolina

Mars Hill is a town in Madison County, North Carolina, with 2,007 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,320 ft (707 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Barnardsville, 6.1 miles SE.
- 2,007residents (2020 Census)
- 2,320 ftelevation · 707 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.5 km²
- 951 / sq mipopulation density
- 28754ZIP code
About Mars Hill
Mars Hill is a town in Madison County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,007 at the 2020 census, up from 1,869 in 2010. It is the home of Mars Hill University. The town is in western North Carolina, north of Asheville, and is served by Interstate 26. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Mars Hill
- Median household income
- $81,429
- Median home value
- $294,700
- Median rent
- $1,043/mo
- Median age
- 27.6
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Mars Hill had 2,007 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,007 |
|---|---|
| Density | 951 per sq mi (367 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mars Hill at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Madison County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,007 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.11 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,320 ft (707 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8282° N, 82.5485° W |
| ZIP code | 28754 |
| Official website | townofmarshill.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3741620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mars Hill
- Barnardsville6.1 mi SE
- Marshall7.4 mi W
- Weaverville9.2 mi S
- Woodfin12.7 mi S
- Burnsville15.3 mi NE
- Emma15.9 mi S
- Hot Springs16.4 mi W
- Asheville17.8 mi S
- Swannanoa18.1 mi SE
- Montreat18.7 mi SE
- Black Mountain19.3 mi SE
- Biltmore Forest20.3 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Mars Hill
What county is Mars Hill in?
Mars Hill is in Madison County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Mars Hill, NC?
2,007 people lived in Mars Hill at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mars Hill, NC?
The ZIP code of Mars Hill is 28754.
What is the elevation of Mars Hill?
2,320 feet (707 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mars Hill?
Barnardsville (6.1 mi), Marshall (7.4 mi), Weaverville (9.2 mi), Woodfin (12.7 mi), Burnsville (15.3 mi).
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