County ProfileNC
Buncombe County
Population: 269,452 · 22 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
269,452
People
Median age
42.6
Housing
Total households
101,855
Income
Median household income
$74,436
Housing
Total housing units
134,483
Employment
Employment rate
56.5%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
45.9%
Healthcare
Insured population
89.1%
County details
Local time 02:51:12(ET)| Name | Buncombe |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 22total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 15 Standard7 PO Box |
| Area code | 828 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 35.6093706, -82.5304234 |
| Land area | 656.5 sq miles(1,700.3 km²) |
Map of Buncombe county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Buncombe County
Compare the largest cities in Buncombe County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | 94,589 | $71,102 | 11ZIPs |
| Candler | 27,810 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Arden | 23,734 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Leicester | 13,030 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Black Mountain | 8,426 | $77,042 | 1ZIPs |
| Swannanoa | 5,021 | $69,760 | 1ZIPs |
| Weaverville | 4,567 | $88,221 | 1ZIPs |
| Alexander | 4,311 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Fairview | 2,771 | $92,132 | 1ZIPs |
| Montreat | 901 | $115,568 | 1ZIPs |
| Barnardsville | 559 | $97,610 | 1ZIPs |
| Ridgecrest | 35 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Buncombe County
Review the most populated postal areas across Buncombe County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28806 | Asheville | $63,273 | 44,621 |
| 28803 | Asheville | $76,662 | 34,108 |
| 28715 | Candler | $71,716 | 27,810 |
| 28804 | Asheville | $88,312 | 23,964 |
| 28704 | Arden | $81,096 | 23,734 |
| 28787 | Weaverville | $78,604 | 21,948 |
| 28805 | Asheville | $75,151 | 18,554 |
| 28801 | Asheville | $58,438 | 15,148 |
| 28711 | Black Mountain | $74,761 | 14,047 |
| 28748 | Leicester | $59,013 | 13,030 |
| 28778 | Swannanoa | $73,408 | 10,328 |
| 28730 | Fairview | $102,900 | 9,707 |
| 28701 | Alexander | $108,125 | 4,311 |
| 28709 | Barnardsville | — | 2,214 |
| 28757 | Montreat | $115,568 | 901 |
| 28770 | Ridgecrest | — | 35 |
| 28802 | Asheville | — | — |
| 28810 | Asheville | — | — |
| 28813 | Asheville | — | — |
| 28814 | Asheville | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS