City

Barnardsville, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Buncombe County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,269Population
💰$75,441Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$360,000Median Home Value▲ 29% above avg
🎓46.8%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.3% Female 55.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Hispanic: 3.9%Other: 0.3%Race
White95.8%
Hispanic3.9%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
10%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
18%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads46.8% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma68 (4.4%)
HS Graduate366 (23.7%)
Some College77 (5%)
Associates310 (20.1%)
Bachelors74 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree649 (42%)

Education

No HS: 4.4%HS Grad: 23.7%Some College: 5%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 42%Edu
No HS4.4%
HS Grad23.7%
Some College5.0%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate42.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.3%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
42%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,441 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$360,000 ▲ 29% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,500/mo
Total Housing Units1,372
Vacant Units412

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
54%
About Barnardsville, NC

Barnardsville is a city in North Carolina, located in Buncombe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,269 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Barnardsville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,441 is near the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Barnardsville is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $360,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,500 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Barnardsville is well-educated. 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.81%).

Barnardsville, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Barnardsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28709 2,269 $75,441 $360,000 $1,500 2.4% 46.8% 73.8%