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Brevard, NC
City in Transylvania County, North Carolina.
Population
7,897
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,470
ZIP codes
0
Brevard and its ZIP codes
Brevard at a glance
- Brevard is about 6.7 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 123rd among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $54,103, 25% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $450,000 (56% above North Carolina) and median rent is $979 a month.
Local data for Brevard, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brevard, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,103
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$450,000
Median rent
$979/mo
Homeownership
50.9%
Bachelor's or higher
43.5%
Median age
50.3
Average commute
15.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,052), Irish Americans (695), Scottish Americans (604).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Transylvania County. PPP loans are for Brevard.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,720
9,751 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,641
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$314M
FY 2026, $9,515 per person
How people get to work
Brevard, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.9%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle2.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home13.5%
Average one-way commute: 15.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brevard, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
521
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
284
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 25°F
75.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brevard, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Brevard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EtowahCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 17.7 |
| RosmanTown | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Horse ShoeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.5 |
| Caesars Head, SCCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Mills RiverTown | 12 mi | 22.4 |
| Laurel ParkTown | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| Valley HillCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| Flat RockVillage | 15 mi | 8.1 |
| Mountain HomeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| BalfourCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| HendersonvilleCity | 16 mi | 7.9 |
| Barker HeightsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| The Cliffs Valley, SCCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.5 |
| FletcherTown | 17 mi | 6.3 |
| Avery CreekCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| East Flat RockCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brevard, NC in?
- Brevard is in Transylvania County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Brevard, NC?
- About 7,897 people live in Brevard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brevard?
- Nearby places include Etowah (8.8 mi), Rosman (8.9 mi), Horse Shoe (12 mi), Caesars Head, SC (12 mi), Mills River (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023