Etowah, North Carolina
Etowah: CDP in Henderson County, North Carolina
About
Etowah is a city located in the county of Henderson in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Etowah
| Population | 6,944 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Henderson County |
| Area | 46.27 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.3176,-82.5943 |
| Altitude | 2,119 feet / 646 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 11:26:41 (17th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 28729 |
| Weather | 86℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Etowah is located at 35°19'3"N 82°35'39"W (35.3176200, -82.5942900).
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Weather
86°F
Sunny
5 mph NW
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
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Etowah zip code is 28729.
County name: Henderson, County
fips: 37089
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Etowah, 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 |
| 198066 | Brevard College | Brevard (NC) | 28712 |
| 197887 | Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | Asheville (NC) | 28801-4897 |
| 460765 | Carolina College of Hair Design | Asheville (NC) | 28806-2711 |
| 455910 | Center for Massage | Asheville (NC) | 28801 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Etowah, 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 Etowah.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah Post Office | Etowah (NC) | 28729 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Etowah, Tennessee city in McMinn County, Tennessee with a population of 3,527 people.
- Etowah, Arkansas town in Mississippi County, Arkansas with a population of 312 people.
- Etowah, Oklahoma town in Cleveland County, Oklahoma with a population of 93 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 |
| 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 |
| Balfour | 1,187 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Hoopers Creek | 1,056 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Etowah distances to largest North Carolina cities