Leicester North Carolina Map

About Leicester, North Carolina

Leicester is a locality in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,600. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Leicester is located at 35.6551°N, 82.6962°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28748.

Leicester sits at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where the land begins its slow, deliberate climb toward the sky. It lies 8.8 miles west-north-west of Asheville, NC (from Asheville, NC: bearing 295°T), and is situated 8.2 miles north of Candler. Rolling hills, cloaked in a rich tapestry of hardwood forests, give way to steeper inclines, their slopes carved by the ceaseless work of unseen streams. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, particularly after a summer shower, a fragrance that clings to the valleys long after the clouds have dispersed. Fields of tobacco and corn, delineated by weathered fences, stretch across the gentler slopes, their green hues a vibrant contrast to the deep emerald of the surrounding woods. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in luminous shafts, illuminating dust motes dancing in the quietude. The history of Leicester is deeply entwined with the fertile land that sustains it, an agricultural legacy that stretches back generations. Its economy has long been tied to the cultivation of crops, with tobacco once reigning supreme, its distinctive aroma a hallmark of the autumn harvest. While farming remains a vital thread, the character of Leicester has broadened, embracing artisan crafts and the burgeoning interest in local produce. A sense of quiet persistence defines its inhabitants, a resilience forged by the rhythms of the seasons and the enduring beauty of the mountain landscape. The French Broad River, a silver ribbon winding through the western part of the county, offers its own gentle soundtrack, its currents a constant reminder of the natural forces that have shaped this place.

About This Leicester Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Leicester, North Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Leicester and Buncombe County.

Detailed location data for Leicester includes the ZIP code (28748), telephone area code (828), county seat of Buncombe County (Asheville), and school district assignment. 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 Leicester is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.