Woodfin
Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Woodfin is a town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, with 7,936 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,113 ft (644 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Emma, 3.1 miles S.
- 7,936residents (2020 Census)
- 2,113 ftelevation · 644 m
- 9.5 sq miland area · 24.7 km²
- 833 / sq mipopulation density
- 28804ZIP code
About Woodfin
Woodfin is a town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Woodfin had a population of 7,936. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is named for Nicholas Washington Woodfin, a renowned lawyer and statesman of early North Carolina, under whom Governor Zebulon Vance clerked as an attorney. Woodfin is the only municipality bearing the name Woodfin in the United States. The town was incorporated in 1971, although the community itself dates back to at least the mid-19th century.
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Living in Woodfin
- Median household income
- $71,384
- Median home value
- $366,700
- Median rent
- $1,546/mo
- Median age
- 42.4
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Woodfin had 7,936 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,936 |
|---|---|
| Density | 833 per sq mi (321 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Woodfin at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Buncombe County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 7,936 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.53 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,113 ft (644 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6465° N, 82.5866° W |
| ZIP code | 28804 |
| Official website | woodfin-nc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3775280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Woodfin
- Emma3.1 mi S
- Weaverville3.7 mi NE
- Asheville5.6 mi S
- Biltmore Forest8.2 mi S
- Bent Creek9.5 mi S
- Swannanoa11.6 mi E
- Marshall11.8 mi NW
- Barnardsville11.9 mi NE
- Royal Pines12.5 mi SE
- Avery Creek12.6 mi S
- Mars Hill12.7 mi N
- Fairview13.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Woodfin
What county is Woodfin in?
Woodfin is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Woodfin, NC?
7,936 people lived in Woodfin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Woodfin, NC?
The ZIP code of Woodfin is 28804.
What is the elevation of Woodfin?
2,113 feet (644 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Woodfin?
Emma (3.1 mi), Weaverville (3.7 mi), Asheville (5.6 mi), Biltmore Forest (8.2 mi), Bent Creek (9.5 mi).
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