City

Sharpsburg, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Nash County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,099Population
💰$37,801Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂35.1Median Age
🏠$102,500Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 32.2%Black: 67.1%Other: 0.7%Race
White32.2%
Black67.1%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
22%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
24%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty27.2% ▲ 172% above avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
HS Graduate186 (36.5%)
Some College101 (19.8%)
Associates83 (16.3%)
Bachelors99 (19.4%)
Graduate Degree41 (8%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 19.4%Graduate: 8%Edu
HS Grad36.5%
Some College19.8%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors19.4%
Graduate8.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 47.2%Renter: 52.8%Tenure
Owner47.2%
Renter52.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,801 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$102,500 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$963/mo
Total Housing Units591
Vacant Units142

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
52%
About Sharpsburg, NC

Sharpsburg is a city in North Carolina, located in Nash County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,099 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.1 years.

Economically, Sharpsburg is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,801 is well below the national average. Approximately 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Sharpsburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $963 per month.

The population of Sharpsburg is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (67.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sharpsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27878 1,099 $37,801 $102,500 $963 0.0% 27.5% 47.2%