Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 14.0% ▲ 40% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.6% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.6% ▲ 35% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 937 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 17,963 (32.1%) |
| Some College | 7,862 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 9,144 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 6,877 (12.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,121 (23.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,899 ▼ 22% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $166,928 ▼ 40% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $912/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 41,987 |
| Vacant Units | 5,576 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Nash County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 89,971 residents. With a median age of 42.63, it is a middle-aged county.
Nash County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,899 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.6%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 14.0% is above the national average.
Housing in Nash County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $166,928 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $911. Homeownership rates are high at 63.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Nash County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.5%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Nash County, NC is a solidly middle-class area in North Carolina. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27807 | Bailey | 5,951 | $67,563 | $142,900 | $881 | 6.0% | 33.1% |
| 27816 | Castalia | 2,964 | $31,806 | $112,100 | $821 | 9.9% | 15.1% |
| 27856 | Nashville | 17,001 | $66,147 | $181,100 | $866 | 9.8% | 37.2% |
| 27803 | Rocky Mount | 19,851 | $59,647 | $168,600 | $889 | 4.2% | 36.9% |
| 27804 | Rocky Mount | 29,992 | $58,837 | $177,600 | $977 | 6.6% | 41.9% |
| 27878 | Sharpsburg | 1,099 | $37,801 | $102,500 | $963 | 0.0% | 27.5% |
| 27882 | Spring Hope | 8,629 | $55,972 | $161,700 | $822 | 3.2% | 25.8% |
| 27891 | Whitakers | 4,484 | $65,806 | $128,400 | $1,007 | 12.9% | 19.5% |