Township 3, Mars Hill, Madison County, North Carolina
Township 3, Mars Hill is a township in Madison County, North Carolina. About 5,549 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 24.1 sq mi (62.4 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 5,549 ± 687
- County
- Madison County
- School district
- Madison County Schools
- Land area
- 24.1 sq mi (62.4 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $82,321 ± $10,433
- Median home value
- $324,200 ± $43,394
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3711593376
- Coordinates (central point)
- 35.811253, -82.576596
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.
Census place in Township 3, Mars Hill
- Mars Hill (town)3,025 people
This place’s central point lies inside Township 3, Mars Hill. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Township 10, Grapevine3.9 mi northwest
- Flat Creek Township, Buncombe County4.5 mi south
- Township 1, North Marshall4.7 mi west
- Township 4, Beech Glenn5.9 mi northeast
- Ivy Township, Buncombe County11 mi east
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Township 3, Mars Hill. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Madison County, largest first
- Township 4, Beech Glenn3,738 people
- Township 1, North Marshall2,653 people
- Township 5, Walnut1,765 people
- Township 7, Ebbs Chapel1,617 people
- Township 6, Hot Springs1,586 people
- Township 10, Grapevine1,434 people
- Township 2, Laurel997 people
- Township 1, South Marshall864 people
- Township 9, Sandy Mush746 people
- Township 8, Spring Creek625 people
- Township 11, Revere-Rice Cove293 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Madison County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Township 3, Mars Hill
- Longest day
- 14 hours 35 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 44 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:13 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:57 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:16 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:50 PM around June 29
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.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:39 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h |
| Feb 15 | 7:17 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:41 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:57 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May 15 | 6:25 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:13 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:25 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:48 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:12 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:36 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:06 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:32 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 45 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 Madison County or the local office.
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