Montreat, North Carolina

Montreat: Town

About

Montreat is a town located in the county of Buncombe in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 723 and a population density of 102 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 939 inhabitants.

Montreat locator map
Location of Montreat on North Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Montreat

Population : 939 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Carolina (United States)
County : Buncombe County
Postal code : 28757
Phone Area Codes : 828
Area : 7.08 km2
Altitude : 2,615 feet / 797 meters
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 03:25:09 (23rd November 2024)
Density : 133 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 23% (2010-2020)
Buncombe County North Carolina incorporated and unincorporated areas Montreat highlighted locator map image
Buncombe County North Carolina incorporated and unincorporated areas Montreat highlighted
Buncombe County North Carolina incorporated and unincorporated areas Montreat highlighted locator map image

Geography

Montreat is located at 35°38'39"N 82°18'10"W (35.6442800, -82.3029000).

Montreat map

Demographics

The population of Montreat increased by 23% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 723 - census
2011 676 -6.95% estimation process
2012 682 0.88% estimation process
2013 690 1.16% estimation process
2014 712 3.09% estimation process
2015 766 7.05% estimation process
2016 795 3.65% estimation process
2017 839 5.24% estimation process
2018 871 3.67% estimation process
2019 870 -0.11% estimation process
2020 939 7.35% estimation process

Montreat zip code is 28757. County name: Buncombe, County fips: 37021

People born in Montreat (1)

American evangelist Anne Graham Lotz was born in Montreat

Schools in Montreat

College & universities near Montreat, NC

Code Name City ZIP
199032 Montreat College Montreat (NC) 28757-1267

Stations (4)

Amtrak & bus stations near Montreat, NC

Code Name Address Type
SPB Spartanburg 290 Magnolia St RAIL
GRV Greenville 1120 West Washington Street RAIL
GAS Gastonia 350 Hancock Street RAIL
CSN Clemson Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. RAIL

Post offices near Montreat

Post Office Name City ZIP
Montrea Post Office Montreat (NC) 28757

Other cities in Buncombe County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Buncombe County , NC.

City Name Population Title
Asheville 92,852 The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Wilson 49,479 The most populous city in Wilson County, North Carolina.
Albemarle 16,344 City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States
Black Mountain 8,256 Town in North Carolina, USA
Woodfin 6,679 City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
Walkertown 5,290 City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America
Swannanoa 4,576 Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Royal Pines 4,272 Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Weaverville 4,039 Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
Fairview 3,984 Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Avery Creek 1,950 Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Biltmore Forest 1,431 Town of the United States
Bent Creek 1,287 Census-designated place in Buncombe County, North Carolina