Ashe County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 11 ZIP codes · 11 cities
11
ZIP codes
26,711
population (2021)
-2.1%
pop change since 2010
37009
FIPS code
Ashe County ZIP code map
About Ashe County
Ashe County is located in North Carolina and contains 11 ZIP codes across 11 cities and communities.
The county's population was 26,711 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.1% from 27,281 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Ashe County is 37009.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 26,711 |
| 2010 population | 27,281 |
| Change | -2.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37009 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Ashe County
Creston
Crumpler
Fleetwood
Glendale Springs
Grassy Creek
Jefferson
Lansing
Scottville
Todd
Warrensville
West Jefferson
ZIP codes for Ashe County, NC (11)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28615 | Creston | Ashe | View map |
| 28617 | Crumpler | Ashe | View map |
| 28626 | Fleetwood | Ashe | View map |
| 28629 | Glendale Springs | Ashe | View map |
| 28631 | Grassy Creek | Ashe | View map |
| 28640 | Jefferson | Ashe | View map |
| 28643 | Lansing | Ashe | View map |
| 28672 | Scottville | Ashe | View map |
| 28684 | Todd | Ashe | View map |
| 28693 | Warrensville | Ashe | View map |
| 28694 | West Jefferson | Ashe | View map |
Demographics & statistics
26,635
Population
49.6
Median age
$48,114
Median household income
$29,501
Per capita income
$192,180
Median home value
$673
Median monthly rent
82.1%
Home ownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
14,587
Housing units
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
539
Under 5
512
538
5–9
512
747
10–14
709
741
15–19
703
586
20–24
557
1,421
25–34
1,350
1,549
35–44
1,472
1,721
45–54
1,634
909
55–59
863
1,276
60–64
1,213
2,129
65–74
2,022
1,057
75–84
1,004
447
85+
424
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,501 | 17.4% |
| 18 and over | 22,134 | 82.7% |
| 65 and over | 7,083 | 23.0% |
| Median age | 49.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.1%
Two or more races
2.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Black or African American
1%
Asian
0.4%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,484 | 94.1% |
| Two or more races | 659 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 435 | 1.6% |
| Black or African American | 263 | 1% |
| Asian | 117 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 81 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.2%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
13.6%
$25k–$35k
11.5%
$35k–$50k
14.7%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
7.6%
$100k–$150k
13.3%
$150k–$200k
9.5%
$200k+
1.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.5% |
| $200k+ | 1.4% |
| Median income | $48,114 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.9%
$50k–$100k
10.4%
$100k–$150k
14.5%
$150k–$200k
21.4%
$200k–$300k
21.3%
$300k–$500k
15.1%
$500k–$1M
5.2%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,180 |
| Median rent / month | $673 |
| Owner occupied | 82.1% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% |
| Vacant | 28.5% |
| Single-family detached | 74.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 19.6% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% |
| 3 or more | 31.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.8% |
| Electricity | 35.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.8% |
| Fuel oil | 31.7% |
| Wood | 14.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,364 | 54.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 422 | 2.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,737 | 17.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,195 | 25.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,646 | 23.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,855 | 36.1% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.2% | 14.5% |
| Married | 60.9% | 55.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 12.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 12.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
8.4%
HS graduate
29.6%
Some college, no degree
26.8%
Associate's degree
13.5%
Bachelor's degree
11.4%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 292 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 233 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,061 | 42.3% |
| High school | 1,176 | 23.2% |
| College / grad school | 821 | 14.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Construction
16.0%
Retail trade
15.7%
Manufacturing
12.7%
Public administration
6.8%
Professional & management
6.0%
Other services
5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.1% |
| Service | 16.9% |
| Sales & office | 18.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.7% |
| Production & transportation | 18.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.2% |
| Government | 14.9% |
| Self-employed | 10.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.9% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
Poverty
All people
13.8%
Under 18 years
16.3%
18 and over
12.4%
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
30.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.2% |
| Retirement income | 24.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.9% |
| High cholesterol | 34.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| Arthritis | 27.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.2% |
| No physical activity | 21.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 15.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.3% |
| Visited dentist | 58.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,603 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 13.6% |
| 65 and over | 33.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.3% |
| Public insurance | 38.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,584 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 431 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 316 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 106 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,822 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 25,731 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 18,177 | 70.8% |
| Foreign born | 91 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 813 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 409 | 39.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 9,404 | 35.3% |
| French | 2,742 | 10.3% |
| Italian | 2,069 | 7.8% |
| English | 170 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 70 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 56 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 23 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 21 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 20 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.5% |
| Internet access | 88.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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