28709 ZIP Code — Barnardsville, NC

Buncombe County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28709 is located in Barnardsville, North Carolina, within Buncombe County. It covers approximately 51.54 square miles and serves a population of 2,305 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

About ZIP code 28709

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $328,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $67,566. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

2,305

population

51.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28709 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28709

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28709. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barnardsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28787 Weaverville (6 mi) 28778 Swannanoa (8.6 mi) 28805 Asheville (9.9 mi) 28754 Mars Hill (10.5 mi) 28804 Asheville (10.8 mi) 28714 Burnsville (11.1 mi) 28711 Black Mountain (12.7 mi) 28810 Asheville (13.5 mi) 28701 Alexander (13.8 mi) 28801 Asheville (14 mi) 28762 Old Fort (15 mi) 28730 Fairview (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,305
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	51.54 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.7531
Longitude	-82.4109
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	828

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.3%	45.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	30.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	17.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.2%	5.8%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,305

Population

People per sq mi

51.7

Median age

$67,566

Median household income

$36,395

Per capita income

$328,100

Median home value

$1,133

Median monthly rent

71.9%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,112

Housing units

38.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

100

Under 5

123

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

103

101

35–44

124

45–54

100

55–59

60–64

289

65–74

356

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	474	20.6%
18 and over	1,831	79.4%
65 and over	771	33.4%
Median age	51.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 1%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,269	97.4%
Hispanic or Latino	24	1%
Other race	24	1%
Two or more races	12	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.3%	45.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	30.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	17.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.2%	5.8%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 0.8%

$25k–$35k 28.7%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	0.8%
$25k–$35k	28.7%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	15.7%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$67,566

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.4%

$50k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 35.0%

$500k–$1M 15.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$328,100
Median rent / month	$1,133
Owner occupied	71.9%
Renter occupied	28.1%
Vacant	27.9%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	16.2%
1990–1999	17.6%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	14.5%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	26.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	44.8%
2 vehicles	20.3%
3 or more	33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	24.5%
Propane / LP gas	23.4%
Fuel oil	43.1%
Wood	7.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	556	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	23	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	179	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	247	24.6%
Households with children under 18	223	22.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	594	59.1%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	17.6%
Married	57.6%	55.3%
Separated	1.9%	0.0%
Widowed	6.7%	20.9%
Divorced	7.8%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 25.5%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 22.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	38.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	4.7%
Kindergarten	39	9.6%
Elementary school	129	31.6%
High school	101	24.8%
College / grad school	120	29.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.8%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Retail trade 10.5%

Professional & management 9.0%

Construction 7.9%

Public administration 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Other services 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.8%
Service	23.6%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	18.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.6%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	19.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 10.3%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.8%
Retirement income	42.8%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	73	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	27.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.7%
Public insurance	51.3%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,082	90.3%
Spanish	33	1.6%
Other Indo-European	24	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,267	98.4%
Born in same state	2,267	98.4%
Born in different state	1,320	57.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	38	1.6%
Not a US citizen	14	36.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	501	21.7%
Arab	258	11.2%
Italian	198	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	75	3.3%
Irish	36	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	94.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28709

What city is ZIP code 28709 in?

ZIP code 28709 is primarily assigned to Barnardsville, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28709 in?

ZIP code 28709 falls within Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28709 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 28709 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 28709 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 28709 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28709?

The median home value in ZIP code 28709 is $328,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 28709?

ZIP code 28709 has an estimated population of 2,305 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28709 in?

ZIP code 28709 observes the EST timezone.