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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.

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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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