City

Spring Hope, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Nash County  ·  North Carolina

👥8,629Population
💰$55,972Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$161,700Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓25.8%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.4%Hispanic: 13.4%Black: 31.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.2%Race
White51.4%
Hispanic13.4%
Black31.7%
Asian0.3%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads25.8% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma65 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,074 (41.8%)
Some College696 (14%)
Associates841 (17%)
Bachelors533 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree747 (15.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 14%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad41.8%
Some College14.0%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68%Renter: 32%Tenure
Owner68.0%
Renter32.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,972 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$161,700 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$822/mo
Total Housing Units3,898
Vacant Units798

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Spring Hope, NC

Spring Hope is a city in North Carolina, located in Nash County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,629 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Spring Hope is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,972 is below the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Spring Hope is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $822 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Spring Hope is moderately educated. 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (51.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Spring Hope
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27882 8,629 $55,972 $161,700 $822 3.2% 25.8% 68.0%