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Edneyville, NC
Census-designated place in Henderson County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28792.
Population
2,716
Land area
10.7sq mi
People per sq mi
253
ZIP codes
1
Edneyville and its ZIP codes
Edneyville at a glance
- The median household income is $53,818, 26% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $286,400 and median rent is $836 a month.
Local data for Edneyville, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Edneyville, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,818
Poverty rate
22.3%
Median home value
$286,400
Median rent
$836/mo
Homeownership
54.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (315), Irish Americans (246), German Americans (150).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henderson County. PPP loans are for Edneyville.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.5 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
PPP loans
$61.5M
854 loans, 8,751 jobs reported
How people get to work
Edneyville, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.3%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Edneyville, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edneyville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
ZIP codes in Edneyville
1 in or overlapping Edneyville. Population shown
Cities near Edneyville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FruitlandCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 8 |
| GertonCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 3.7 |
| DanaCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 8.9 |
| Hoopers CreekCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Chimney Rock VillageVillage | 5.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Lake LureTown | 7.5 mi | 13.2 |
| Barker HeightsCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| HendersonvilleCity | 8.5 mi | 7.9 |
| BalfourCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.6 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Mountain HomeCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 3.8 |
| FletcherTown | 9.5 mi | 6.3 |
| East Flat RockCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 4.2 |
| Royal PinesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| Laurel ParkTown | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| Valley HillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Edneyville, NC in?
- Edneyville is in Henderson County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Edneyville, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Edneyville include 28792.
- What is the population of Edneyville, NC?
- About 2,716 people live in Edneyville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Edneyville?
- Nearby places include Fruitland (3.7 mi), Gerton (5.1 mi), Dana (5.7 mi), Hoopers Creek (5.8 mi), Chimney Rock Village (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023