Montreat, North Carolina
Montreat: Town
About
Montreat is a town located in the county of Buncombe in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 723 and a population density of 102 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 939 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Montreat
| Population : | 939 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Buncombe County |
| Postal code : | 28757 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 7.08 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,615 feet / 797 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 10:21:43 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 133 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Montreat is located at 35°38'39"N 82°18'10"W (35.6442800, -82.3029000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Montreat
Demographics
The population of Montreat increased by 23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 723 | - | census |
| 2011 | 676 | -6.95% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 682 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 690 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 712 | 3.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 766 | 7.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 795 | 3.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 839 | 5.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 871 | 3.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 870 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 939 | 7.35% | estimation process |
People born in Montreat (1)
American evangelist Anne Graham Lotz was born in Montreat
Schools in Montreat
College & universities near Montreat, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199032 | Montreat College | Montreat (NC) | 28757-1267 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Montreat, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Montreat
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Montrea Post Office | Montreat (NC) | 28757 |
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 |
