Fairview North Carolina Map

About Fairview, North Carolina

Fairview is a locality in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. Fairview is located at 35.5140°N, 82.3960°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28110.

Fairview unfolds across rolling hills, a place where the Blue Ridge Mountains begin their stately ascent, their peaks often softened by a haze that catches the afternoon sun. It lies 10.7 miles south-east of Asheville, NC (from Asheville, NC: bearing 124°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east-north-east of Arden. The landscape here is a complex weave of dense woodlands, their evergreen and deciduous foliage a shifting palette through the seasons, interspersed with open fields that speak of a long agricultural past. A quiet hum of life emanates from Fairview, a gentle rhythm set by the meandering roads that trace the contours of the land, connecting scattered homesteads and small clusters of homes. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and pine, a constant reminder of the natural world that presses in on all sides. The history of Fairview is intrinsically tied to the fertile valleys and the promise of the land, a place where generations have found sustenance and a way of life. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and a cooler climate, established farms that continue to define the character of the region, with apple orchards and vegetable patches still dotting the landscape. The local economy, while diversifying, retains a strong connection to agriculture, with farmers' markets offering the bounty of the season. Beyond the fields, a quiet entrepreneurial spirit thrives in Fairview, with small businesses catering to both residents and the occasional visitor seeking a respite from busier locales, finding a distinctive charm in its unassuming presence.

About This Fairview Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairview, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.514006, -82.395951. 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 Fairview and Buncombe County.

Detailed location data for Fairview includes the ZIP code (28144), telephone area code (336, 704, 980), county seat of Buncombe County (Asheville), and school district assignment (Buncombe 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 Fairview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.