Mountain Home
Census-designated place in Henderson County, North Carolina

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.
- 3,490residents (2020 Census)
- 2,129 ftelevation · 649 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.8 km²
- 926 / sq mipopulation density
- 28758main ZIP code (2 in total)
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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Living in Mountain Home
- 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 had 3,490 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,490 |
|---|---|
| Density | 926 per sq mi (357 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mountain Home at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Henderson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,490 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.77 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,129 ft (649 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3703° N, 82.5020° W |
| ZIP codes | 28758, 28791 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3744700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mountain Home
- Balfour1.4 mi SE
- Laurel Park4.1 mi S
- Hendersonville4.1 mi SE
- Horse Shoe4.3 mi SW
- Fletcher4.3 mi N
- Fruitland4.9 mi NE
- Mills River5.0 mi W
- Valley Hill5.3 mi S
- Barker Heights5.3 mi SE
- Hoopers Creek6.4 mi NE
- Etowah6.7 mi SW
- Royal Pines7.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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