Swannanoa
Census-designated place in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Swannanoa is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Buncombe County, North Carolina, with 5,021 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,195 ft (669 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Black Mountain, 3.7 miles E.
- 5,021residents (2020 Census)
- 2,195 ftelevation · 669 m
- 6.4 sq miland area · 16.5 km²
- 788 / sq mipopulation density
- 28778ZIP code
About Swannanoa
Swannanoa is a census-designated place (CDP) in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The population 5,021 at the 2020 census up from 4,576 at the 2010 census. The community is named for the Swannanoa River, which flows through the settlement. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Swannanoa
- Median household income
- $69,760
- Median home value
- $287,500
- Median rent
- $788/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Swannanoa had 5,021 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,021 |
|---|---|
| Density | 788 per sq mi (304 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Swannanoa at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Buncombe County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,021 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.37 sq mi (16.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,195 ft (669 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6010° N, 82.3883° W |
| ZIP code | 28778 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3766280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Swannanoa
- Black Mountain3.7 mi E
- Fairview5.5 mi S
- Montreat6.0 mi NE
- Gerton8.9 mi S
- Asheville9.5 mi W
- Biltmore Forest9.6 mi SW
- Royal Pines10.6 mi SW
- Hoopers Creek11.1 mi S
- Weaverville11.6 mi NW
- Woodfin11.6 mi W
- Emma11.7 mi W
- Old Fort12.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Swannanoa
What county is Swannanoa in?
Swannanoa is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Swannanoa, NC?
5,021 people lived in Swannanoa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Swannanoa, NC?
The ZIP code of Swannanoa is 28778.
What is the elevation of Swannanoa?
2,195 feet (669 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Swannanoa?
Black Mountain (3.7 mi), Fairview (5.5 mi), Montreat (6.0 mi), Gerton (8.9 mi), Asheville (9.5 mi).
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