City

Ayden, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Pitt County  ·  North Carolina

👥9,754Population
💰$54,534Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$150,500Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.7%Hispanic: 13.1%Black: 28.7%Other: 1.2%Race
White56.7%
Hispanic13.1%
Black28.7%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma101 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,831 (28.6%)
Some College938 (14.7%)
Associates1,269 (19.8%)
Bachelors862 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree1,399 (21.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 28.6%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 19.8%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 21.9%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad28.6%
Some College14.7%
Associates19.8%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate21.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.7%Renter: 29.3%Tenure
Owner70.7%
Renter29.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,534 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$150,500 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$778/mo
Total Housing Units4,855
Vacant Units600

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Ayden, NC

Ayden is a city in North Carolina, located in Pitt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,754 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Ayden is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,534 is below the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ayden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $150,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $778 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ayden is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (56.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ayden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28513 9,754 $54,534 $150,500 $778 4.0% 35.3% 70.7%