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Mountain Home, NC
Census-designated place in Henderson County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28758, 28791.
Population
3,437
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
911
ZIP codes
2
Mountain Home and its ZIP codes
Mountain Home at a glance
- Mountain Home is about 4.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $83,083 a year, 15% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $400,000 (38% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,240 a month.
Local data for Mountain Home, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mountain Home, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,083
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$400,000
Median rent
$1,240/mo
Homeownership
75.4%
Bachelor's or higher
42.0%
Median age
50.5
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (432), Irish Americans (402), Mexican Americans (328).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henderson County. PPP loans are for Mountain Home.
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
PPP loans
$18.1M
327 loans, 2,459 jobs reported
How people get to work
Mountain Home, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mountain Home, 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 Mountain Home, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.4%
U.S. 33.3% -4.9 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Mountain Home
2 in or overlapping Mountain Home. Population shown
Cities near Mountain Home
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BalfourCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.6 |
| FletcherTown | 3.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Horse ShoeCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 7.5 |
| HendersonvilleCity | 4 mi | 7.9 |
| Laurel ParkTown | 4.1 mi | 2.8 |
| Mills RiverTown | 4.5 mi | 22.4 |
| Valley HillCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.3 |
| FruitlandCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 8 |
| Barker HeightsCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Hoopers CreekCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 6.9 |
| EtowahCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 17.7 |
| Royal PinesCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.7 |
| Avery CreekCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Flat RockVillage | 7.5 mi | 8.1 |
| DanaCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 8.9 |
| East Flat RockCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mountain Home, NC in?
- Mountain Home is in Henderson County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Mountain Home, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mountain Home include 28758, 28791.
- What is the population of Mountain Home, NC?
- About 3,437 people live in Mountain Home, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mountain Home?
- Nearby places include Balfour (1.9 mi), Fletcher (3.8 mi), Horse Shoe (3.8 mi), Hendersonville (4 mi), Laurel Park (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023