Balfour North Carolina Map

About Balfour, North Carolina

Balfour is a locality in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,134. The population density is 269.8 people per km². Balfour is located at 35.3465°N, 82.4721°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28792.

Balfour unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the Blue Ridge Mountains, where rolling hills cradle the community and the air carries the crisp scent of pine. It lies 18.2 miles south-south-east of Asheville, NC (from Asheville, NC: bearing 165°T), and is situated 2.0 miles north-north-west of Hendersonville. The terrain here is a study in gentle ascents and sudden dips, a place where one can feel the very bones of the earth beneath the verdant skin of forests. Sunlight, when it pierces the canopy, falls in shifting patterns, illuminating patches of moss-covered rock and the occasional wildflower clinging tenaciously to a rocky outcrop. The rhythm of Balfour is dictated by the slow turning of seasons, a quiet hum of life lived in concert with the natural world. This corner of Henderson County has a history rooted in the fertile soil and the industrious spirit of its inhabitants. Once a region where agriculture flourished, particularly apple orchards that brought a certain golden hue to the autumn months, Balfour’s economy has diversified, yet the echoes of its farming past linger in the landscape. The presence of small businesses and artisan workshops speaks to a continuation of that hands-on approach, a dedication to craft that feels both modern and deeply traditional. The nearby waterways, often glimpsed as silver threads winding through the valleys, have always been a source of life and a quiet beauty, a constant presence that underscores the enduring character of Balfour.

About This Balfour Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Balfour, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.346506, -82.472064. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Balfour and Henderson County.

Detailed location data for Balfour includes the ZIP code (28791), telephone area code (828), county seat of Henderson County (Hendersonville), and school district assignment (Henderson County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Balfour is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.