Montreat
Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina

Montreat is a town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, with 901 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,615 ft (797 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Black Mountain, 2.7 miles SW.
- 901residents (2020 Census)
- 2,615 ftelevation · 797 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.1 km²
- 330 / sq mipopulation density
- 28757ZIP code
About Montreat
Montreat is a town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Montreat had a population of 901. It is part of the Asheville metropolitan area. The town is best known for Montreat Conference Center and Montreat College, and for having been the home of the evangelist Billy Graham and his wife Ruth Bell Graham.
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Living in Montreat
- Median household income
- $115,568
- Median home value
- $606,400
- Median age
- 19.9
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Montreat had 901 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 901 |
|---|---|
| Density | 330 per sq mi (128 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Montreat at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Buncombe County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 901 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.73 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,615 ft (797 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6480° N, 82.2992° W |
| ZIP code | 28757 |
| Official website | townofmontreat.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3744100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Montreat
- Black Mountain2.7 mi SW
- Swannanoa6.0 mi SW
- Old Fort6.9 mi E
- Fairview10.4 mi SW
- Gerton12.2 mi S
- Barnardsville12.8 mi NW
- Chimney Rock Village13.9 mi S
- Lake Lure14.9 mi S
- Weaverville14.9 mi W
- Asheville15.2 mi W
- Biltmore Forest15.5 mi SW
- West Marion15.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Montreat
What county is Montreat in?
Montreat is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Montreat, NC?
901 people lived in Montreat at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Montreat, NC?
The ZIP code of Montreat is 28757.
What is the elevation of Montreat?
2,615 feet (797 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Montreat?
Black Mountain (2.7 mi), Swannanoa (6.0 mi), Old Fort (6.9 mi), Fairview (10.4 mi), Gerton (12.2 mi).
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