Asheville, North Carolina - Facts & Figures
Asheville is the largest city in western North Carolina. It is home to the National Climatic Data Center which is the world's largest archive of data for the weather. It is also a city best known for its tourism sites, one of them being the famous Biltmore Estate, a mansion owned by the famous wealthy family, the Vanderbilts. Asheville also holds The Blue Ridge Parkway which is a road that goes through the mountains of North Carolina. Asheville is home to many shopping centers and parks dedicated for tourism.
- Population: 83393
- Industries: leisure and hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, finance, retail
- Area Codes: 828
- Zip Codes: 28801, 28802,28803, 28804,28805, 28806, 28810, 28813, 28814, 28815, 28816
- Surrounding Cities: Hendersonville, Waynesville, Weaverville, Black Mountain, Hot Springs