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Montreat, NC
Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28757.
Population
630
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
231
ZIP codes
1
Montreat and its ZIP codes
Montreat at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $115,568 a year, 60% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $606,400 (about 2.1 times the North Carolina figure).
Local data for Montreat, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Montreat, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$115,568
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$606,400
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
91.5%
Median age
19.9
Average commute
13.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (50), Italian Americans (47), German Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buncombe County. PPP loans are for Montreat.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,596
134,686 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,623
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.4B
FY 2026, $8,849 per person
PPP loans
$3.7M
19 loans, 560 jobs reported
How people get to work
Montreat, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone39.0%
- Carpooled1.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked45.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.9%
Average one-way commute: 13.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Montreat, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
850
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,026
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 28°F
53.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Montreat, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.5%
U.S. 33.3% -9.8 pts
Diabetes
7.9%
U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts
Smoking
7.2%
U.S. 12.8% -5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Montreat
1 in or overlapping Montreat. Population shown
Cities near Montreat
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Black MountainTown | 3.1 mi | 6.7 |
| SwannanoaCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Old FortTown | 7 mi | 1.2 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.2 |
| GertonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| BarnardsvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| Chimney Rock VillageVillage | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| AshevilleCity | 15 mi | 45.5 |
| Lake LureTown | 15 mi | 13.2 |
| WeavervilleTown | 15 mi | 4 |
| Biltmore ForestTown | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| West MarionCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| Hoopers CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.9 |
| WoodfinTown | 16 mi | 9.3 |
| Royal PinesCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| MarionCity | 17 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Montreat, NC in?
- Montreat is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Montreat, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Montreat include 28757.
- What is the population of Montreat, NC?
- About 630 people live in Montreat, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Montreat?
- Nearby places include Black Mountain (3.1 mi), Swannanoa (5.9 mi), Old Fort (7 mi), Fairview (10 mi), Gerton (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023