Essex, North Carolina
Essex: a city in Henderson County, North Carolina.
About
Essex is a city located in the county of Henderson in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Essex
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Henderson County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.3362,-82.4926 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 02:20:23 (16th September 2026) |
| Weather | 62℉ Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog 7-days weather |
Geography
Essex is located at 35°20'10"N 82°29'33"W (35.3362300, -82.4926200).
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Weather
62°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
1 mph ESE
Tonight
Areas of fog after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East southeast wind around 1 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Essex, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198039 | Blue Ridge Community College | Flat Rock (NC) | 28731-4728 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Essex, 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 |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Essex.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hendersonvill Post Office | Hendersonville (NC) | 28792 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Essex, Maryland This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet. with a population of 1,832,752 people.
- Essex, Connecticut town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. with a population of 6,634 people.
- Essex, Massachusetts town in Essex County, New York. with a population of 3,824 people.
Other cities in Henderson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Henderson County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fletcher | 8,439 | Town 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 |
| Laurel Park | 2,339 | City in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| 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 |
| Balfour | 1,187 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |