Walnut Hill Township, Ashe County, North Carolina

Walnut Hill Township is a township in Ashe County, North Carolina. About 1,498 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 21.3 sq mi (55.2 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,498 ± 514
County
Ashe County
School district
Ashe County Schools
Land area
21.3 sq mi (55.2 km²)
Type
TownshipNo government of its own
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$65,750 ± $19,502
Median home value
$192,100 ± $56,306
Water area
0.25 sq mi (0.64 km²)
State
North Carolina
Census code (GEOID)
3700993892
Coordinates (central point)
36.485736, -81.433960

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Grassy Creek Township4.9 mi northeast
  2. Jefferson Township5.1 mi south
  3. Piney Creek Township5.2 mi northwest
  4. Chestnut Hill Township5.2 mi east
  5. Helton Township5.4 mi northwest
  6. West Jefferson Township6.7 mi southwest
  7. Clifton Township7.0 mi west

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Walnut Hill Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Ashe County, largest first

  1. Jefferson Township4,739 people
  2. West Jefferson Township3,789 people
  3. Old Fields Township3,484 people
  4. Pine Swamp Township3,097 people
  5. Peak Creek Township1,378 people
  6. Clifton Township1,320 people
  7. Piney Creek Township1,082 people
  8. Obids Township1,033 people
  9. Horse Creek Township895 people
  10. North Fork Township858 people
  11. Creston Township777 people
  12. Chestnut Hill Township767 people
All 18
  1. Grassy Creek Township605 people
  2. Helton Township539 people
  3. Elk Township525 people
  4. Laurel Township296 people
  5. Hurricane Township139 people
  6. Pond Mountain Township129 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Ashe County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Walnut Hill Township

Longest day
14 hours 40 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 40 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
6:07 AM around June 13
Latest sunrise
7:53 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:10 PM around December 6
Latest sunset
8:47 PM around June 28

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:36 AM5:33 PM9 h 57 min
Feb 157:13 AM6:06 PM10 h 53 min
Mar 157:36 AM7:32 PM11 h 56 min
Apr 156:52 AM7:59 PM13 h 7 min
May 156:19 AM8:25 PM14 h 6 min
Jun 156:07 AM8:45 PM14 h 38 min
Jul 156:19 AM8:43 PM14 h 24 min
Aug 156:43 AM8:16 PM13 h 33 min
Sep 157:07 AM7:33 PM12 h 26 min
Oct 157:32 AM6:49 PM11 h 17 min
Nov 157:03 AM5:17 PM10 h 14 min
Dec 157:30 AM5:11 PM9 h 41 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Ashe County or the local office.

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