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Biltmore Forest, NC

Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Population

1,587

Land area

2.9sq mi

People per sq mi

545

ZIP codes

0

Biltmore Forest and its ZIP codes

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Biltmore Forest at a glance

  • Biltmore Forest is about 2.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $169,167 a year, about 2.3 times the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,333,300 (about 4.6 times the North Carolina figure).

Local data for Biltmore Forest, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Biltmore Forest, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$169,167

Poverty rate

2.0%

Median home value

$1,333,300

Homeownership

97.3%

Bachelor's or higher

87.4%

Median age

52.6

Average commute

18.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (263), Irish Americans (142), Italian Americans (92).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buncombe County. PPP loans are for Biltmore Forest.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.8%

Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,596

134,686 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$70,623

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.4B

FY 2026, $8,849 per person

Buncombe County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Biltmore Forest, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone67.4%
  • Carpooled7.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home23.6%

Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Biltmore Forest, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

850

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

1,026

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 29°F

40.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Biltmore Forest, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

25.1%

U.S. 33.3% -8.2 pts

Diabetes

10.4%

U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts

Smoking

6.5%

U.S. 12.8% -6.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.7%

U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts

Cities near Biltmore Forest

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AshevilleCity0.9 mi45.5
Royal PinesCensus-designated place4.5 mi2.7
Bent CreekCensus-designated place5.1 mi2.2
Avery CreekCensus-designated place5.3 mi1.7
EmmaCensus-designated place5.6 mi1.1
WoodfinTown7.7 mi9.3
FletcherTown7.8 mi6.3
FairviewCensus-designated place8.2 mi6.2
Hoopers CreekCensus-designated place8.6 mi6.9
SwannanoaCensus-designated place9.4 mi6.4
WeavervilleTown11 mi4
Mills RiverTown11 mi22.4
GertonCensus-designated place11 mi3.7
Mountain HomeCensus-designated place12 mi3.8
FruitlandCensus-designated place13 mi8
Black MountainTown13 mi6.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Biltmore Forest, NC in?
Biltmore Forest is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Biltmore Forest, NC?
About 1,587 people live in Biltmore Forest, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Biltmore Forest?
Nearby places include Asheville (0.9 mi), Royal Pines (4.5 mi), Bent Creek (5.1 mi), Avery Creek (5.3 mi), Emma (5.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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