ZIP Code 28742: Horse Shoe, North Carolina
ZIP code 28742 is assigned to Horse Shoe, North Carolina, and lies within Henderson County. Its reference point is at latitude 35.3703 and longitude -82.5981 (35°22'13.1"N 82°35'53.2"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 28742
28742 is the only ZIP code listed for Horse Shoe, NC in our directory.
Across Henderson County there are 17 ZIP codes listed, and North Carolina has 1,115 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 28759 in Mills River, NC, about 2.2 mi to the northeast.
| ZIP code | 28742 |
|---|---|
| City | Horse Shoe |
| County | Henderson County |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Latitude | 35.3703 |
| Longitude | -82.5981 |
| DMS | 35°22'13.1"N 82°35'53.2"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 28759 (Mills River, 2.2 mi) |
All ZIP codes in Horse Shoe, NC · All North Carolina ZIP codes
Map of ZIP Code 28742
Map centered on 35.3703, -82.5981. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 28742
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 28742, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 28742, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Mills River, NC (2.2 mi northeast), Etowah, NC (3.7 mi south) and Hendersonville, NC (4.4 mi east). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Mills River, NC – 2.2 mi northeast
- Etowah, NC – 3.7 mi south
- Hendersonville, NC – 4.4 mi east
- Bat Cave, NC – 5.2 mi northeast
- Mountain Home, NC – 5.9 mi east
- Edneyville, NC – 6.3 mi southeast
- Naples, NC – 6.6 mi east
- Arden, NC – 7.4 mi northeast
- Fletcher, NC – 7.9 mi northeast
- Penrose, NC – 8.3 mi south
Schools Near Horse Shoe, NC
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 28742 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Horse Shoe and Henderson County.
Searching nearby communities such as Mills River and Etowah can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 28742.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around Horse Shoe, NC are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 28742.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Horse Shoe, NC can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 28742 may also use facilities in nearby Mills River, Etowah and Hendersonville.
Shopping and Dining in Horse Shoe
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 28742 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Horse Shoe, North Carolina can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 28742.
To research local history, try searching for Henderson County records and archives along with the name Horse Shoe.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 28742, Mills River lies about 2.2 mi to the northeast, Etowah lies about 3.7 mi to the south, Hendersonville lies about 4.4 mi to the east, Bat Cave lies about 5.2 mi to the northeast and Mountain Home lies about 5.9 mi to the east. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Horse Shoe show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 28742
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Mills River Chapel”): Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Data for ZIP code 28742 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.