Nash County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 10 ZIP codes · 9 cities
10
ZIP codes
95,176
population (2021)
-0.7%
pop change since 2010
37127
FIPS code
Nash County ZIP code map
About Nash County
Nash County is located in North Carolina and contains 10 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 95,176 as of 2021,
a decrease of
0.7% from 95,840 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Nash County is 37127.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 95,176 |
| 2010 population | 95,840 |
| Change | -0.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37127 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Nash County
ZIP codes for Nash County, NC (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27557 | Middlesex | Nash | View map |
| 27803 | Rocky Mount | Nash | View map |
| 27804 | Rocky Mount | Nash | View map |
| 27807 | Bailey | Nash | View map |
| 27816 | Castalia | Nash | View map |
| 27856 | Nashville | Nash | View map |
| 27868 | Red Oak | Nash | View map |
| 27878 | Sharpsburg | Nash | View map |
| 27882 | Spring Hope | Nash | View map |
| 27891 | Whitakers | Nash | View map |
Demographics & statistics
96,302
Population
42.8
Median age
$56,449
Median household income
$31,265
Per capita income
$146,063
Median home value
$882
Median monthly rent
68.8%
Home ownership
15.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
Unemployment
30,480
Housing units
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,432
Under 5
2,593
2,699
5–9
2,877
2,915
10–14
3,108
2,973
15–19
3,170
2,862
20–24
3,052
5,489
25–34
5,852
5,524
35–44
5,890
5,778
45–54
6,160
3,434
55–59
3,661
3,235
60–64
3,450
5,918
65–74
6,309
2,184
75–84
2,329
1,165
85+
1,243
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20,454 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 75,848 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 19,148 | 21.0% |
| Median age | 42.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
45.2%
Black or African American
37.9%
Hispanic or Latino
6.6%
Other race
4.8%
Two or more races
4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,616 | 45.2% |
| Black or African American | 39,081 | 37.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,784 | 6.6% |
| Other race | 4,939 | 4.8% |
| Two or more races | 4,469 | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 617 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 553 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
6.2%
$15k–$25k
10.9%
$25k–$35k
11.9%
$35k–$50k
15.1%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
13.0%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k+
3.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.1% |
| Median income | $56,449 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.5%
$50k–$100k
18.4%
$100k–$150k
21.2%
$150k–$200k
16.5%
$200k–$300k
15.1%
$300k–$500k
11.0%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
3.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $146,063 |
| Median rent / month | $882 |
| Owner occupied | 68.8% |
| Renter occupied | 31.3% |
| Vacant | 15.1% |
| Single-family detached | 62.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 28.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 58.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.7% |
| 3 or more | 35.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.5% |
| Electricity | 69.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 17.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 16,449 | 48.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,440 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6,562 | 15.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 12,751 | 30.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10,826 | 29.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 13,571 | 37.6% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.2% | 31.4% |
| Married | 50.4% | 43.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.6%
Some HS, no diploma
10.6%
HS graduate
34.4%
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
12.2%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 984 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 868 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 9,053 | 43.5% |
| High school | 4,948 | 26.4% |
| College / grad school | 5,478 | 21.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.1%
Manufacturing
18.3%
Retail trade
11.1%
Professional & management
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Construction
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Other services
4.2%
Public administration
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.5% |
| Service | 18.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.7% |
| Production & transportation | 20.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.0% |
| Government | 15.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.3% |
| Carpool | 11.6% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.8 |
Poverty
All people
15.3%
Under 18 years
21.2%
18 and over
13.6%
Married-couple families
5.7%
Female-led households
23.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.5% |
| Retirement income | 24.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 20.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.4% |
| High cholesterol | 34.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 27.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 21.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.2% |
| Visited dentist | 59.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 18.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6,181 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 16.3% |
| 65 and over | 36.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.9% |
| Public insurance | 43.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 91,277 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 2,012 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,768 | 2.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 196 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 23 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 92,067 | 94.8% |
| Born in same state | 91,334 | 94.0% |
| Born in different state | 71,159 | 74.9% |
| Foreign born | 733 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,235 | 5.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,566 | 45.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 10,256 | 10.6% |
| French | 10,078 | 10.5% |
| Italian | 3,731 | 3.9% |
| English | 714 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 195 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 178 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 90 | 0.1% |
| German | 66 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.1% |
| Internet access | 88.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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