Flat Rock, North Carolina
Flat Rock: Village in Henderson County, North Carolina
About
Flat Rock is a village located in the county of Henderson in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,114 and a population density of 146 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,408 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Flat Rock
| Population : | 3,408 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Henderson County |
| Postal code : | 28371 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 21.31 km2 |
| Has part : | Flat Rock Historic District |
| Altitude : | 2,205 feet / 672 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:04:50 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 160 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Flat Rock is located at 35°16'16"N 82°26'29"W (35.2712300, -82.4415100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Flat Rock
Demographics
The population of Flat Rock increased by 8.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,114 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,136 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,148 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,183 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,224 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,270 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,271 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,319 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,357 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,383 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,408 | 0.73% | estimation process |
Schools in Flat Rock
College & universities near Flat Rock, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198039 | Blue Ridge Community College | Flat Rock (NC) | 28731-4728 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Flat Rock, 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 Flat Rock
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Rock Post Office | Flat Rock (NC) | 28731 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Flat Rock , Michigan city in Michigan, United States with a population of 9,959 people.
- Flat Rock , Michigan city in Michigan, United States with a population of 9,914 people.
- Flat Rock , Indiana unincorporated community in Shelby County, Minnesota with a population of 1,728 people.
- Flat Rock , North Carolina township in Surry County, North Carolina with a population of 1,556 people.
- Flat Rock , Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 305 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 |
| 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
Flat Rock distances to largest North Carolina cities
