City

Hendersonville, NC

4 ZIP codes  ·  Henderson County  ·  North Carolina

👥72,088Population
💰$64,403Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂49.0Median Age
🏠$302,645Median Home Value▲ 9% above avg
🎓47.3%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.3%Hispanic: 14.4%Black: 3.2%Asian: 1%Other: 2.4%Race
White78.3%
Hispanic14.4%
Black3.2%
Asian1.0%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads47.3% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma944 (1.9%)
HS Graduate11,619 (23.1%)
Some College6,230 (12.4%)
Associates7,578 (15%)
Bachelors5,363 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree18,623 (37%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 23.1%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 37%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad23.1%
Some College12.4%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate37.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.3%Renter: 30.7%Tenure
Owner69.3%
Renter30.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,403 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$302,645 ▲ 9% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,103/mo
Total Housing Units36,472
Vacant Units4,437

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Hendersonville, NC

Hendersonville is a city in North Carolina, located in Henderson County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 72,088 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.97 years.

Economically, Hendersonville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,403 is below the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hendersonville is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $302,645, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,102 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hendersonville is well-educated. 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.29%).

Hendersonville, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Hendersonville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28739 20,656 $70,464 $358,800 $995 2.8% 54.7% 78.7%
28791 15,361 $78,179 $352,400 $1,182 2.3% 57.1% 78.6%
28792 36,071 $55,066 $249,300 $1,131 2.1% 38.9% 60.0%