Mountain Home

Census-designated place in Henderson County, North Carolina

Aerial view of Mountain Home, North Carolina
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Mountain Home is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Henderson County, North Carolina, with 3,490 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,129 ft (649 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Balfour, 1.4 miles SE.

About Mountain Home

Mountain Home is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Mountain Home had a population of 3,490. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Median household income
$83,083
Median home value
$400,000
Median rent
$1,240/mo
Median age
50.5
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Mountain Home, NC population

Mountain Home had 3,490 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,490
Density926 per sq mi (357 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Mountain Home at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyHenderson County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population3,490 (2020)
Land area3.77 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Elevation2,129 ft (649 m)
Coordinates35.3703° N, 82.5020° W
ZIP codes28758, 28791
Census code (GEOID)3744700

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Mountain Home

What county is Mountain Home in?

Mountain Home is in Henderson County, North Carolina.

What is the population of Mountain Home, NC?

3,490 people lived in Mountain Home at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Mountain Home, NC?

The main ZIP code is 28758. Other ZIP codes: 28791.

What is the elevation of Mountain Home?

2,129 feet (649 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Mountain Home?

Balfour (1.4 mi), Laurel Park (4.1 mi), Hendersonville (4.1 mi), Horse Shoe (4.3 mi), Fletcher (4.3 mi).

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