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Weaverville, NC
Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Population
4,687
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,186
ZIP codes
0
Weaverville and its ZIP codes
Weaverville at a glance
- Weaverville is about 5.4 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $88,221 a year, 22% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $463,700 (61% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,783 a month.
Local data for Weaverville, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Weaverville, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,221
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$463,700
Median rent
$1,783/mo
Homeownership
72.5%
Bachelor's or higher
64.0%
Median age
54.8
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (631), German Americans (479), Italian Americans (436).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buncombe County. PPP loans are for Weaverville.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -1.2 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
How people get to work
Weaverville, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.7%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home24.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Weaverville, 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
86° / 29°F
40.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Weaverville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.5%
U.S. 33.3% -4.8 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Weaverville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodfinTown | 3.9 mi | 9.3 |
| EmmaCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.1 |
| BarnardsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 3.5 |
| Mars HillTown | 9.3 mi | 2.1 |
| MarshallTown | 10 mi | 4 |
| Biltmore ForestTown | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| AshevilleCity | 11 mi | 45.5 |
| SwannanoaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.4 |
| Bent CreekCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Black MountainTown | 14 mi | 6.7 |
| MontreatTown | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| Royal PinesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.2 |
| Avery CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Hoopers CreekCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.9 |
| FletcherTown | 19 mi | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Weaverville, NC in?
- Weaverville is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Weaverville, NC?
- About 4,687 people live in Weaverville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Weaverville?
- Nearby places include Woodfin (3.9 mi), Emma (6.4 mi), Barnardsville (8.7 mi), Mars Hill (9.3 mi), Marshall (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023