County ProfileNC
Ashe County
Population: 26,577 · 11 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
26,577
People
Median age
49.8
Housing
Total households
12,201
Income
Median household income
$56,866
Housing
Total housing units
17,218
Employment
Employment rate
50.1%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
25.9%
Healthcare
Insured population
90.2%
County details
Local time 02:52:04(ET)| Name | Ashe |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 11total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 11 Standard |
| Area code | 336, 743, 828 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 36.4434687, -81.4993343 |
| Land area | 426.3 sq miles(1,104 km²) |
Map of Ashe county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Ashe County
Compare the largest cities in Ashe County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood | 2,499 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Crumpler | 2,343 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Todd | 2,065 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Creston | 1,915 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Jefferson | 1,622 | $40,590 | 1ZIPs |
| Warrensville | 1,425 | — | 1ZIPs |
| West Jefferson | 1,279 | $46,827 | 1ZIPs |
| Grassy Creek | 647 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Lansing | 126 | $48,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Glendale Springs | 59 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Scottville | 34 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Ashe County
Review the most populated postal areas across Ashe County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28694 | West Jefferson | $58,486 | 7,769 |
| 28640 | Jefferson | $53,155 | 4,622 |
| 28643 | Lansing | $44,509 | 3,233 |
| 28626 | Fleetwood | $73,675 | 2,499 |
| 28617 | Crumpler | $62,204 | 2,343 |
| 28684 | Todd | $69,307 | 2,065 |
| 28615 | Creston | $51,653 | 1,915 |
| 28693 | Warrensville | $62,596 | 1,425 |
| 28631 | Grassy Creek | — | 647 |
| 28629 | Glendale Springs | — | 59 |
| 28672 | Scottville | $163,210 | 34 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS