Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 34 min6:15 am – 8:49 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 45 min7:36 am – 5:21 pm
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People43,433 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 39.216,604 householdsMedian household income $63,273Median home value $359,200Median rent $1,239 a month60% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,992 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting4.2% unemployment rate64% of adults are in the labour force, 22,063 employedMain industries: education and health care 23%, hospitality, food and recreation 15%, professional and business services 13%Average commute 21 minutes69% drive alone, 8% car-pool, 2% take public transport, 2% walk or cycle, 18% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages46% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher91% finished high school, 16% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 87%, Spanish 9%, Russian or other Slavic 2%5% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateBuncombe County, NC, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsLightning Very HighLandslide Relatively HighCold wave Relatively HighIce storm Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality73% of days had good air in 2025268 of 365 days measured97 moderate daysMedian index 40, worst day 97main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Buncombe County monitors, NC
Internet at home89% of households have a broadband subscription73% have cable, fibre or DSL15% rely on a mobile data plan alone10% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Ashevilleserves 157,431 people from surface water1 health-based violation since 2021latest Oct 2024: surface water treatment, treatment technique1 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
