Acton, North Carolina
Acton: a city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
About
Acton is a city located in the county of Buncombe in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Acton
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.5615,-82.6390 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 06:25:02 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 68℉ Patchy Fog then Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Acton is located at 35°33'41"N 82°38'20"W (35.5615000, -82.6390200).
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Weather
68°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
2 to 9 mph NNW
Friday
Patchy fog before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 68. North northwest wind 2 to 9 mph.
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Acton, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 460765 | Carolina College of Hair Design | Asheville (NC) | 28806-2711 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Acton, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Acton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Enka Post Office | Enka (NC) | 28728 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Acton, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts, United States. with a population of 23,503 people.
- Acton, Maine town in Maine. with a population of 2,636 people.
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 |