Woodfin North Carolina Map

About Woodfin, North Carolina

Woodfin is a locality in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,048. The population density is 328.7 people per km². Woodfin is located at 35.6334°N, 82.5821°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28804.

Woodfin unfolds in a gentle embrace of the Blue Ridge foothills, where the land exhales a verdant sigh under a sky that often holds a soft, diffused light. It lies 2.7 miles north-west of Asheville, NC (from Asheville, NC: bearing 325°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-east of Candler. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of deciduous trees and scattered pines, form the backdrop to this Buncombe County locality, their slopes etched with the quiet industry of farms and residential pockets. The French Broad River, a ribbon of silver and jade, meanders close by, its presence a constant, murmuring companion to the air, which carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a rain. Here, the mornings often dawn with a cool, crisp clarity, and the evenings settle into a hushed twilight, painting the western sky with hues of rose and lavender that linger before surrendering to the velvet darkness. The history of Woodfin is as much a part of its landscape as the ancient hills themselves, a narrative woven from threads of agriculture and early industry. For generations, the fertile soils around Woodfin have sustained farmers, their livelihoods tied to the bounty of the land, a tradition that still subtly shapes the character of the place. While the economy has broadened, embracing a more diverse range of businesses and services that cater to the surrounding region, the echoes of its agricultural past can still be felt in the unhurried pace of life and the enduring connection many residents feel to the natural world. Small businesses, often family-run, form the backbone of the local commercial life, fostering a sense of close-knit community where neighbors know each other and a friendly greeting is as common as the rustle of leaves in the breeze.

About This Woodfin Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Woodfin, 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 Woodfin and Buncombe County.

Detailed location data for Woodfin includes the ZIP code (28804), telephone area code (828), 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 Woodfin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.