City

Lansing, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Ashe County  ·  North Carolina

👥4,241Population
💰$48,464Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$133,500Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 3.1%Asian: 1.5%Other: 0.3%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian1.5%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,024 (40.3%)
Some College395 (15.5%)
Associates439 (17.3%)
Bachelors352 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree326 (12.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 12.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad40.3%
Some College15.5%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate12.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,464 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$133,500 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,238/mo
Total Housing Units2,301
Vacant Units661

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
53%
About Lansing, NC

Lansing is a city in North Carolina, located in Ashe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,241 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Lansing is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,464 is below the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lansing is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $133,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,238 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lansing is moderately educated. 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lansing
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28643 4,241 $48,464 $133,500 $1,238 4.2% 26.7% 80.6%