City

Nashville, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Nash County  ·  North Carolina

👥17,001Population
💰$66,147Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$181,100Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.8%Unemployment▲ 100% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.8%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 34.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4%Race
White56.8%
Hispanic3.7%
Black34.3%
Asian0.5%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.8% ▲ 100% above avg
No HS Diploma168 (1.6%)
HS Graduate3,167 (29.8%)
Some College1,770 (16.7%)
Associates1,569 (14.8%)
Bachelors1,450 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree2,503 (23.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College16.7%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 30%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter30.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,147 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$181,100 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$866/mo
Total Housing Units7,122
Vacant Units951

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
59%
About Nashville, NC

Nashville is a city in North Carolina, located in Nash County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,001 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Nashville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,147 is near the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Nashville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $866 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nashville is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (56.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nashville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27856 17,001 $66,147 $181,100 $866 9.8% 37.2% 70.1%