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28420

Ash, NC

Total Population

2,710

Median Household Income

$51,364

Median Home Value

$198,300

Median Rent

$979

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$51,364

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$198,300

100.4% above state median

Rent

$979

100% above state median

Median Age

47.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

Location Map

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Ash, NC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 47.6 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.6%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 7.2%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$51,364

-31.7% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-49,277,201

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.41 people

Total Households

1,126

Family Households

50.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Finance

34.3%

#2 Industry

Professional

23.2%

#3 Industry

Construction

18.5%

Total Employed Residents:908

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

2.2%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

6.8%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

0.2%

3 workers

Public Transit

0.0%

0 workers

Total Commuting Workers:1,212

Commute Insights

0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

97.4%

1,266 employed

Labor Force

1,300

34 unemployed

Median Age

47.6 years

Per Capita Income

$26,289

Poverty Rate

7.2%

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