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Gerton, NC
Census-designated place in Henderson County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28735.
Population
110
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
30
ZIP codes
1
Gerton and its ZIP codes
Gerton at a glance
- Gerton is 87% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Gerton, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henderson County. PPP loans are for Gerton.
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
PPP loans
$89K
10 loans, 11 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Gerton, 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
76° / 25°F
53.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gerton, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.9%
U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Gerton
1 in or overlapping Gerton. Population shown
Cities near Gerton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Hoopers CreekCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 6.9 |
| EdneyvilleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 10.7 |
| Chimney Rock VillageVillage | 5.7 mi | 3.4 |
| FruitlandCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 8 |
| Lake LureTown | 7.7 mi | 13.2 |
| Royal PinesCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.7 |
| SwannanoaCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Black MountainTown | 9.4 mi | 6.7 |
| FletcherTown | 9.4 mi | 6.3 |
| AshevilleCity | 10 mi | 45.5 |
| DanaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.9 |
| Mountain HomeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| Biltmore ForestTown | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| BalfourCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Avery CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gerton, NC in?
- Gerton is in Henderson County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Gerton, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gerton include 28735.
- What is the population of Gerton, NC?
- About 110 people live in Gerton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gerton?
- Nearby places include Fairview (3.8 mi), Hoopers Creek (4.9 mi), Edneyville (5.1 mi), Chimney Rock Village (5.7 mi), Fruitland (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023