City

Ash, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Brunswick County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,697Population
💰$51,324Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$205,100Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.7% Female 45.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.9%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 9.9%Asian: 2.2%Other: 0.6%Race
White80.9%
Hispanic2.6%
Black9.9%
Asian2.2%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (1.3%)
HS Graduate671 (36.9%)
Some College322 (17.7%)
Associates291 (16%)
Bachelors238 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree273 (15%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College17.7%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.1%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,324 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$205,100 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,029/mo
Total Housing Units1,593
Vacant Units473

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
38%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
58%
About Ash, NC

Ash is a city in North Carolina, located in Brunswick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,697 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Ash is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,324 is below the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ash is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $205,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,029 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ash is moderately educated. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ash
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28420 2,697 $51,324 $205,100 $1,029 1.4% 28.1% 72.1%