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Hendersonville, NC
City in Henderson County, North Carolina.
Population
15,408
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,953
ZIP codes
0
Hendersonville and its ZIP codes
Hendersonville at a glance
- Hendersonville is about 8.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 69th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $53,449, 26% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $317,000 (10% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,332 a month.
Local data for Hendersonville, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hendersonville, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,449
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$317,000
Median rent
$1,332/mo
Homeownership
46.1%
Bachelor's or higher
38.1%
Median age
53.2
Average commute
19.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,010), Irish Americans (1,986), Scottish Americans (639).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henderson County. PPP loans are for Hendersonville.
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
How people get to work
Hendersonville, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.8%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hendersonville, 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 zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hendersonville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.2%
U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Hendersonville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Barker HeightsCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| BalfourCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.6 |
| Valley HillCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 2.3 |
| Laurel ParkTown | 2.7 mi | 2.8 |
| Flat RockVillage | 3.8 mi | 8.1 |
| Mountain HomeCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 3.8 |
| East Flat RockCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 4.2 |
| DanaCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 8.9 |
| FruitlandCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 8 |
| Horse ShoeCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 7.5 |
| EtowahCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 17.7 |
| FletcherTown | 7.5 mi | 6.3 |
| Mills RiverTown | 7.8 mi | 22.4 |
| EdneyvilleCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 10.7 |
| Hoopers CreekCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 6.9 |
| SaludaCity | 8.8 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hendersonville, NC in?
- Hendersonville is in Henderson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Hendersonville, NC?
- About 15,408 people live in Hendersonville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hendersonville?
- Nearby places include Barker Heights (1.5 mi), Balfour (2 mi), Valley Hill (2.6 mi), Laurel Park (2.7 mi), Flat Rock (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023