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Dana, NC
Census-designated place in Henderson County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28731.
Population
4,147
Land area
8.9sq mi
People per sq mi
466
ZIP codes
1
Dana and its ZIP codes
Dana at a glance
- Dana is about 2.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,450 a year, 16% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $249,700 (14% below North Carolina) and median rent is $775 a month.
Local data for Dana, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dana, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,450
Poverty rate
24.7%
Median home value
$249,700
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
83.8%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,476), Irish Americans (377), German Americans (206).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henderson County. PPP loans are for Dana.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,515
43,873 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,668
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $11,563 per person
How people get to work
Dana, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.1%
- Carpooled35.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dana, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
673
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
532
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 27°F
59.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dana, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.3%
U.S. 11.1% +6.2 pts
ZIP codes in Dana
1 in or overlapping Dana. Population shown
Cities near Dana
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East Flat RockCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 4.2 |
| Barker HeightsCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1 |
| FruitlandCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 8 |
| HendersonvilleCity | 5 mi | 7.9 |
| EdneyvilleCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 10.7 |
| SaludaCity | 6.1 mi | 1.6 |
| Flat RockVillage | 6.3 mi | 8.1 |
| BalfourCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.6 |
| Valley HillCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.3 |
| Laurel ParkTown | 7.6 mi | 2.8 |
| Mountain HomeCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.8 |
| Hoopers CreekCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 6.9 |
| FletcherTown | 10 mi | 6.3 |
| Horse ShoeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.5 |
| GertonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| Chimney Rock VillageVillage | 11 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dana, NC in?
- Dana is in Henderson County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Dana, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dana include 28731.
- What is the population of Dana, NC?
- About 4,147 people live in Dana, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dana?
- Nearby places include East Flat Rock (3.9 mi), Barker Heights (4 mi), Fruitland (5 mi), Hendersonville (5 mi), Edneyville (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023