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Woodfin, NC
Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28804.
Population
8,048
Land area
9.3sq mi
People per sq mi
861
ZIP codes
1
Woodfin and its ZIP codes
Woodfin at a glance
- Woodfin is about 3.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 119th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $71,384, close to the North Carolina median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $366,700 (27% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,546 a month.
Local data for Woodfin, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Woodfin, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,384
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$366,700
Median rent
$1,546/mo
Homeownership
53.7%
Bachelor's or higher
45.9%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (956), Irish Americans (557), Italian Americans (337).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buncombe County. PPP loans are for Woodfin.
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
How people get to work
Woodfin, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home19.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Woodfin, 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 zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Woodfin, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Woodfin
1 in or overlapping Woodfin. Population shown
Cities near Woodfin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EmmaCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.1 |
| WeavervilleTown | 3.9 mi | 4 |
| Biltmore ForestTown | 7.7 mi | 2.9 |
| AshevilleCity | 8.3 mi | 45.5 |
| Bent CreekCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 2.2 |
| SwannanoaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.4 |
| Avery CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Royal PinesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| MarshallTown | 12 mi | 4 |
| BarnardsvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| Mars HillTown | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.2 |
| Black MountainTown | 15 mi | 6.7 |
| FletcherTown | 15 mi | 6.3 |
| CantonTown | 16 mi | 3.7 |
| Hoopers CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Woodfin, NC in?
- Woodfin is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Woodfin, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Woodfin include 28804.
- What is the population of Woodfin, NC?
- About 8,048 people live in Woodfin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Woodfin?
- Nearby places include Emma (2.6 mi), Weaverville (3.9 mi), Biltmore Forest (7.7 mi), Asheville (8.3 mi), Bent Creek (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023