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Laurel Park, NC
Town in Henderson County, North Carolina.
Population
2,408
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
855
ZIP codes
0
Laurel Park and its ZIP codes
Laurel Park at a glance
- Laurel Park is about 3.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $90,000 a year, 24% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $433,100 (50% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,418 a month.
Local data for Laurel Park, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Laurel Park, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,000
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$433,100
Median rent
$1,418/mo
Homeownership
86.5%
Bachelor's or higher
63.3%
Median age
56.9
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (458), Irish Americans (267), Scottish Americans (179).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henderson County. PPP loans are for Laurel Park.
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
Laurel Park, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home14.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Laurel Park, 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 Laurel Park, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.4%
U.S. 33.3% -6.9 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
8.3%
U.S. 12.8% -4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
Cities near Laurel Park
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Valley HillCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 2.3 |
| HendersonvilleCity | 2.7 mi | 7.9 |
| BalfourCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.6 |
| Horse ShoeCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Barker HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1 |
| Flat RockVillage | 4 mi | 8.1 |
| Mountain HomeCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 3.8 |
| EtowahCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 17.7 |
| East Flat RockCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 4.2 |
| Mills RiverTown | 6.3 mi | 22.4 |
| DanaCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 8.9 |
| FruitlandCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 8 |
| FletcherTown | 7.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Hoopers CreekCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.9 |
| SaludaCity | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| EdneyvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 10.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Laurel Park, NC in?
- Laurel Park is in Henderson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Laurel Park, NC?
- About 2,408 people live in Laurel Park, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Laurel Park?
- Nearby places include Valley Hill (1.5 mi), Hendersonville (2.7 mi), Balfour (2.8 mi), Horse Shoe (3.6 mi), Barker Heights (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023