Royal Pines
Census-designated place in Buncombe County, North Carolina

Royal Pines is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Buncombe County, North Carolina, with 4,127 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,283 ft (696 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fletcher, 3.2 miles S.
- 4,127residents (2020 Census)
- 2,283 ftelevation · 696 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.0 km²
- 1,521 / sq mipopulation density
- 28732ZIP code
About Royal Pines
Royal Pines is a census-designated place (CDP) in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Royal Pines had a population of 4,127. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Royal Pines
- Median household income
- $107,885
- Median home value
- $400,200
- Median rent
- $1,596/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Royal Pines had 4,127 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,127 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,521 per sq mi (587 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Royal Pines at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Buncombe County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,127 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.71 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,283 ft (696 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4788° N, 82.5023° W |
| ZIP code | 28732 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3758260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Royal Pines
- Fletcher3.2 mi S
- Avery Creek4.0 mi W
- Biltmore Forest4.4 mi NW
- Hoopers Creek4.4 mi SE
- Fairview6.4 mi NE
- Bent Creek6.8 mi W
- Asheville7.0 mi NW
- Fruitland7.2 mi SE
- Mountain Home7.5 mi S
- Mills River8.3 mi SW
- Gerton8.6 mi E
- Balfour8.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Royal Pines
What county is Royal Pines in?
Royal Pines is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Royal Pines, NC?
4,127 people lived in Royal Pines at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Royal Pines, NC?
The ZIP code of Royal Pines is 28732.
What is the elevation of Royal Pines?
2,283 feet (696 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Royal Pines?
Fletcher (3.2 mi), Avery Creek (4.0 mi), Biltmore Forest (4.4 mi), Hoopers Creek (4.4 mi), Fairview (6.4 mi).
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