Barnardsville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28709
Buncombe County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,225
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $433,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Barnardsville pairs upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28709 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28709 covers 136.5 square miles in Barnardsville, Buncombe County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,225 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 28709, but per-capita income is $43,691. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.1% and unemployment is 0.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $433,300 (67% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 75.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Buncombe County, so 28709 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 28709
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barnardsville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28709.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28709, Barnardsville, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,225
Population
136.5
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28709?
58.2
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
1.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$43,691
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
0.3%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,354housing units
1,354
Total Housing Units
959
Occupied Units
395
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$433,300
Median Home Value
+67% vs state ZIP avg
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 28709, employing approximately 219 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,728,000.
36
Businesses
219
Employees
$9.7M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 19.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 8.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 8.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 8.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28709 vs 28778 →
ZIP 28709 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28787
Weaverville (28787)
19,718 residents
- 28714
Burnsville (28714)
16,753 residents
- 28778
Swannanoa (28778)
10,381 residents
- 28754 7,679
Mars Hill (28754)
7,679 residents
- 28709 2,225
Barnardsville (28709)
2,225 residents
- 28757 280
Montreat (28757)
280 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28709 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28709, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,225 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28709 in?
ZIP code 28709 (Barnardsville) is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Buncombe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/buncombe-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28709?
ZIP code 28709 in Barnardsville, NC has a population of 2,225 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28709?
The median home value in ZIP 28709 is $433,300, which is 56% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28709?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28709 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28709?
ZIP code 28709 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 219 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28709?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28709 are: Construction (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28709?
In ZIP code 28709, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28709?
In ZIP code 28709, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28709?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28709 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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