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Mars Hill, NC
Town in Madison County, North Carolina.
Population
3,025
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,438
ZIP codes
0
Mars Hill and its ZIP codes
Mars Hill at a glance
- Mars Hill is about 6.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $81,429 a year, 12% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $294,700 and median rent is $1,043 a month.
Local data for Mars Hill, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mars Hill, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,429
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$294,700
Median rent
$1,043/mo
Homeownership
64.6%
Bachelor's or higher
48.1%
Median age
27.6
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (420), German Americans (271), Mexican Americans (119).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Mars Hill.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,104
4,351 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,927
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$113M
FY 2026, $5,318 per person
How people get to work
Mars Hill, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.4%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked12.3%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home15.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mars Hill, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
637
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
108
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 24°F
41.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mars Hill, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.9%
U.S. 33.3% -4.4 pts
Diabetes
7.4%
U.S. 12.1% -4.7 pts
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Mars Hill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BarnardsvilleCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.5 |
| MarshallTown | 7.8 mi | 4 |
| WeavervilleTown | 9.3 mi | 4 |
| WoodfinTown | 13 mi | 9.3 |
| BurnsvilleTown | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| EmmaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Hot SpringsTown | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| SwannanoaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.4 |
| MontreatTown | 19 mi | 2.7 |
| Black MountainTown | 19 mi | 6.7 |
| Biltmore ForestTown | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| AshevilleCity | 20 mi | 45.5 |
| Banner Hill, TNCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| Bent CreekCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.2 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6.2 |
| Erwin, TNTown | 23 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mars Hill, NC in?
- Mars Hill is in Madison County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Mars Hill, NC?
- About 3,025 people live in Mars Hill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mars Hill?
- Nearby places include Barnardsville (6.1 mi), Marshall (7.8 mi), Weaverville (9.3 mi), Woodfin (13 mi), Burnsville (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023