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Flat Creek
Flat Creek, North Carolina is located in North Carolina
Flat Creek, North Carolina
Flat Creek, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Buncombe County
Elevation
2,211 ft (674 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28787
Area code(s) 828
GNIS feature ID 985159

Flat Creek is a small, unincorporated community located in Buncombe County, North Carolina, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. The community gets its name from a nearby stream also called Flat Creek. This creek flows into the larger French Broad River.

Where is Flat Creek Located?

Flat Creek is found in the western part of North Carolina. It's situated along Old Mars Hill Highway (SR 2207). You can easily find it near a major highway interchange. This is where Future I-26 meets US 19 and US 23 (exit 15). This location makes it easy to travel to and from the area.

Geographic Details

The community sits at an elevation of about 2,211 feet (674 meters) above sea level. Its exact spot can be pinpointed using geographic coordinates: 35°45′10″N 82°32′47″W. The local time zone for Flat Creek is Eastern Standard Time (EST). During the summer months, it switches to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The area uses the ZIP code 28787 and the 828 area code for phone numbers.

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