ZIP Code 28802: Asheville, North Carolina
ZIP code 28802 is assigned to Asheville, North Carolina, and lies within Buncombe County. Its reference point is at latitude 35.6237 and longitude -82.6671 (35°37'25.3"N 82°40'01.6"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 28802
Asheville, NC has 11 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 28802, they include 28801, 28803, 28804, 28805, 28806, 28810, 28813, 28814 and 2 more.
Across Buncombe County there are 24 ZIP codes listed, and North Carolina has 1,115 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 28748 in Leicester, NC, about 3.0 mi to the northwest.
| ZIP code | 28802 |
|---|---|
| City | Asheville |
| County | Buncombe County |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Latitude | 35.6237 |
| Longitude | -82.6671 |
| DMS | 35°37'25.3"N 82°40'01.6"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 28748 (Leicester, 3.0 mi) |
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Map of ZIP Code 28802
Map centered on 35.6237, -82.6671. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 28802
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 28802, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 28802, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Leicester, NC (3.0 mi northwest), Alexander, NC (6.1 mi north) and Candler, NC (6.2 mi south). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Leicester, NC – 3.0 mi northwest
- Alexander, NC – 6.1 mi north
- Candler, NC – 6.2 mi south
- Enka, NC – 8.9 mi south
- Weaverville, NC – 9.0 mi northeast
- Canton, NC – 12 mi southwest
Schools Near Asheville, NC
If you are moving to ZIP code 28802, check the school district serving Asheville and Buncombe County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as Leicester and Alexander can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 28802.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Use the map above to explore green space around Asheville. Zoom out to look for larger parks and nature areas beyond the ZIP code 28802 area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Asheville, NC can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 28802 may also use facilities in nearby Leicester, Alexander and Candler.
Shopping and Dining in Asheville
For places to eat and shop near Asheville, NC, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 28802.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Asheville, North Carolina can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 28802.
To research local history, try searching for Buncombe County records and archives along with the name Asheville.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 28802, Leicester lies about 3.0 mi to the northwest, Alexander lies about 6.1 mi to the north, Candler lies about 6.2 mi to the south, Enka lies about 8.9 mi to the south and Weaverville lies about 9.0 mi to the northeast. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Asheville show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 28802
Photo & Video Credits
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Data for ZIP code 28802 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.