City

Fleetwood, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Ashe County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,058Population
💰$71,186Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.2Median Age
🏠$301,300Median Home Value▲ 8% above avg
🎓53.2%College Grads▲ 37% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.3%Race
White96.1%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.3%
Asian0.3%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
33%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads53.2% ▲ 37% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.3%)
HS Graduate546 (25.9%)
Some College230 (10.9%)
Associates202 (9.6%)
Bachelors146 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree974 (46.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 46.3%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad25.9%
Some College10.9%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate46.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.2%Renter: 8.8%Tenure
Owner91.2%
Renter8.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
4%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,186 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$301,300 ▲ 8% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,266/mo
Total Housing Units2,092
Vacant Units703

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Fleetwood, NC

Fleetwood is a city in North Carolina, located in Ashe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,058 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.2 years.

Economically, Fleetwood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,186 is near the national average. Approximately 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fleetwood is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $301,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,266 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fleetwood is well-educated. 53.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fleetwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28626 3,058 $71,186 $301,300 $1,266 2.4% 53.2% 91.2%