Balfour, North Carolina
Balfour: Township in Henderson County, North Carolina
About
Balfour is a township located in the county of Henderson in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Balfour
| Population : | 1,187 |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Henderson County |
| Postal code : | 28791 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 4.21 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,116 feet / 645 meters |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:59:47 (5th December 2025) |
Geography
Balfour is located at 35°20'47"N 82°28'19"W (35.3465100, -82.4720600).
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Schools in Balfour
College & universities near Balfour, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198039 | Blue Ridge Community College | Flat Rock (NC) | 28731-4728 |
| 197887 | Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | Asheville (NC) | 28801-4897 |
| 198066 | Brevard College | Brevard (NC) | 28712 |
| 455910 | Center for Massage | Asheville (NC) | 28801 |
| 199865 | Warren Wilson College | Swannanoa (NC) | 28778-2099 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Balfour, NC
| 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 |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Balfour
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hendersonville Annex Post Office | Hendersonville (NC) | 28792 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Balfour , North Dakota city in McHenry County, North Dakota, United States with a population of 40 people.
Other cities in Henderson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Henderson County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hendersonville | 14,235 | County seat of Henderson County, North Carolina, United States |
| Fletcher | 8,439 | Town in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Mills River | 7,471 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Etowah | 6,944 | CDP in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| East Flat Rock | 4,995 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Mountain Home | 3,622 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Flat Rock | 3,408 | Village in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Edneyville | 2,367 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Horse Shoe | 2,351 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Laurel Park | 2,339 | City in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Valley Hill | 2,070 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Fruitland | 2,031 | Unincorporated community and census-designated place in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States |
| Barker Heights | 1,254 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Hoopers Creek | 1,056 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Balfour distances to largest North Carolina cities
