City

Fairview, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Buncombe County  ·  North Carolina

👥7,213Population
💰$91,544Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂55.3Median Age
🏠$357,300Median Home Value▲ 28% above avg
🎓60.4%College Grads▲ 56% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 0%Other: 1.6%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.0%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
16%
45–64
31%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads60.4% ▲ 56% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma49 (0.9%)
HS Graduate906 (17.1%)
Some College546 (10.3%)
Associates595 (11.2%)
Bachelors779 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree2,421 (45.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 17.1%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 45.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad17.1%
Some College10.3%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate45.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.3%Renter: 10.7%Tenure
Owner89.3%
Renter10.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
33%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,544 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$357,300 ▲ 28% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,256/mo
Total Housing Units3,927
Vacant Units1,152

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
56%
About Fairview, NC

Fairview is a city in North Carolina, located in Buncombe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,213 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.3 years.

Economically, Fairview is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,544 is above the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Fairview is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $357,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,256 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairview is highly educated. 60.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.5%).

Fairview, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Fairview
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28730 7,213 $91,544 $357,300 $1,256 4.6% 60.4% 89.3%