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Fruitland, NC

Census-designated place in Henderson County, North Carolina.

Population

2,398

Land area

8sq mi

People per sq mi

298

ZIP codes

0

Fruitland and its ZIP codes

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Fruitland at a glance

  • Fruitland is 35% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $48,025, 34% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,100 (54% below North Carolina) and median rent is $906 a month.

Local data for Fruitland, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Fruitland, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$48,025

Poverty rate

15.6%

Median home value

$133,100

Median rent

$906/mo

Homeownership

77.1%

Bachelor's or higher

21.0%

Median age

53.7

Average commute

23.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (346), Mexican Americans (303), German Americans (200).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henderson County. PPP loans are for Fruitland.

Details

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

Henderson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone78.7%
  • Carpooled3.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.9%
  • Worked from home11.3%

Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Fruitland, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Fruitland, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.7%

U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts

Diabetes

13.6%

U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts

Smoking

15.5%

U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.7%

U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts

Cities near Fruitland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
EdneyvilleCensus-designated place3.7 mi10.7
Hoopers CreekCensus-designated place4.1 mi6.9
DanaCensus-designated place5 mi8.9
BalfourCensus-designated place5 mi1.6
Mountain HomeCensus-designated place5.3 mi3.8
HendersonvilleCity5.4 mi7.9
Barker HeightsCensus-designated place5.8 mi1
FletcherTown6.2 mi6.3
GertonCensus-designated place6.8 mi3.7
Laurel ParkTown7.7 mi2.8
East Flat RockCensus-designated place7.7 mi4.2
Valley HillCensus-designated place8 mi2.3
Royal PinesCensus-designated place8.1 mi2.7
Flat RockVillage8.8 mi8.1
Horse ShoeCensus-designated place9.1 mi7.5
FairviewCensus-designated place9.2 mi6.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Fruitland, NC in?
Fruitland is in Henderson County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Fruitland, NC?
About 2,398 people live in Fruitland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Fruitland?
Nearby places include Edneyville (3.7 mi), Hoopers Creek (4.1 mi), Dana (5 mi), Balfour (5 mi), Mountain Home (5.3 mi).

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