Candler, North Carolina

Candler is an unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States.[1] It lies on North Carolina Highway 151 and U.S. Routes 19, 23, and 74 Business, at an elevation of 2,122.7 feet (647 m). The ZIP code of Candler is 28715. The community is part of the Asheville metropolitan area. The population of Candler is about 26,969.[2]

This mountain community nestles in Hominy Valley, approximately halfway between Downtown Asheville (to the east) and Downtown Canton. Mount Pisgah, with access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, stands to the south, and Asheville to the east.

All of Candler resides within the district of Enka High School.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Candler, North Carolina
  2. ^ "Reasons to Live in Candler, North Carolina". February 10, 2020.