Etowah, NC: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Etowah, NC is an unincorporated community or census-designated place located in Henderson County in the state of North Carolina. Our data estimates 7,653 residents, places it at 35.306°N, 82.590°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Etowah, NC?

What is the population of Etowah, NC?

Etowah has an estimated population of 7,653. That makes it the 121st largest of the 733 places we list in North Carolina, and the 3rd largest of 17 places in Henderson County. The typical place in North Carolina has about 1,470 residents, so Etowah is roughly 5.2 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in North Carolina with a similar population include Aberdeen (7,988), Porters Neck (7,538), Mills River (7,406), Pembroke (7,381), Gibsonville (7,339). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Etowah differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Etowah?

Etowah has about 433 people per square mile (167 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within North Carolina, it is denser than about 34% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Etowah use?

The postal data lists 2 ZIP codes for Etowah: 28729, 28739. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 2 are assigned to the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast coast (D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the Carolinas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Etowah in?

Etowah is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Fairfield Glade, TN, about 137 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Etowah located in North Carolina?

Etowah lies in the western part of North Carolina, at 35.306° north latitude and 82.590° west longitude. The state capital, Raleigh, is about 225 miles to the east. The closest listed place in another state is Travelers Rest, SC, roughly 25 miles to the south, which shows how near Etowah is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Asheville, NC, 18 miles to the north.

Which cities are near Etowah, NC?

The closest listed place to Etowah is Mills River, NC, 5.5 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 4 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Etowah in?

Etowah is in Henderson County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 37089. The county contains 17 places in our data, 5 of which have their own page here and 12 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Hendersonville (14,157), Fletcher (8,369), Mills River (7,406), East Flat Rock (5,647), Mountain Home (4,173). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Etowah from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Etowah is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 149 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,025 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Etowah?

Yes. Our data lists 3 other places named Etowah: Etowah, TN (4,133), Etowah, AR (317), Etowah, OK (99). When you search for Etowah, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Etowah in Henderson County, North Carolina.

Planning a move to Etowah?

If you are weighing Etowah, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.