City

Ahoskie, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Hertford County  ·  North Carolina

👥10,427Population
💰$43,950Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$112,500Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.3% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 31.9%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 58.8%Asian: 1.4%Other: 2.5%Race
White31.9%
Hispanic3.5%
Black58.8%
Asian1.4%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty20.9% ▲ 109% above avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 27% above avg
No HS Diploma161 (2.5%)
HS Graduate2,163 (33.9%)
Some College965 (15.1%)
Associates914 (14.3%)
Bachelors851 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree1,331 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad33.9%
Some College15.1%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.9%Renter: 35.1%Tenure
Owner64.9%
Renter35.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,950 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$112,500 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$785/mo
Total Housing Units5,282
Vacant Units853

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Ahoskie, NC

Ahoskie is a city in North Carolina, located in Hertford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,427 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Ahoskie is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,950 is below the national average. Approximately 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ahoskie is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $785 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ahoskie is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (58.83%).

Ahoskie, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Ahoskie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27910 10,427 $43,950 $112,500 $785 6.2% 34.2% 64.9%