Swannanoa, North Carolina
Swannanoa: Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina
About
Swannanoa is a township located in the county of Buncombe in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Swannanoa
| Population : | 4,576 |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Buncombe County |
| Postal code : | 28778 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 16.61 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,195 feet / 669 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:18:05 (5th December 2025) |
Geography
Swannanoa is located at 35°35'52"N 82°23'59"W (35.5978900, -82.3998400).
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Swannanoa zip code is 28778.
County name: Buncombe, County
fips: 37021
Cooper, Swannanoa, Swannanona
Schools in Swannanoa
College & universities near Swannanoa, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199865 | Warren Wilson College | Swannanoa (NC) | 28778-2099 |
| 199032 | Montreat College | Montreat (NC) | 28757-1267 |
| 455910 | Center for Massage | Asheville (NC) | 28801 |
| 197887 | Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | Asheville (NC) | 28801-4897 |
| 199111 | University of North Carolina at Asheville | Asheville (NC) | 28804-8510 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Swannanoa, 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 |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Swannanoa
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Swannanoa Post Office | Swannanoa (NC) | 28778 |
| Oteen Post Office | Asheville (NC) | 28805 |
| Black Mountain Post Office | Black Mountain (NC) | 28711 |
| Fairview Post Office | Fairview (NC) | 28730 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Montreat | 939 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Swannanoa distances to largest North Carolina cities
