County ProfileNC
Nash County
Population: 94,970 · 14 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
94,970
People
Median age
41.5
Housing
Total households
38,797
Income
Median household income
$62,426
Housing
Total housing units
43,797
Employment
Employment rate
56.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
22.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
88.6%
County details
Local time 02:52:08(ET)| Name | Nash |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 14total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 10 Standard3 PO Box1 Unique |
| Area code | 252, 919, 984 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 35.9659447, -77.9875546 |
| Land area | 540.4 sq miles(1,399.7 km²) |
Map of Nash county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Nash County
Compare the largest cities in Nash 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount | 54,341 | $55,534 | 5ZIPs |
| Nashville | 5,632 | $61,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Battleboro | 4,345 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Red Oak | 3,342 | $90,214 | 1ZIPs |
| Sharpsburg | 1,697 | $54,709 | 1ZIPs |
| Spring Hope | 1,309 | $38,393 | 1ZIPs |
| Middlesex | 912 | $48,281 | 1ZIPs |
| Whitakers | 627 | $48,869 | 1ZIPs |
| Bailey | 568 | $60,208 | 1ZIPs |
| Castalia | 264 | $45,625 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Nash County
Review the most populated postal areas across Nash County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27804 | Rocky Mount | $61,359 | 28,707 |
| 27803 | Rocky Mount | $60,124 | 20,882 |
| 27801 | Rocky Mount | $44,884 | 19,043 |
| 27856 | Nashville | $66,510 | 17,029 |
| 27557 | Middlesex | $71,541 | 8,336 |
| 27882 | Spring Hope | $52,691 | 7,648 |
| 27807 | Bailey | $80,382 | 6,749 |
| 27891 | Whitakers | $67,942 | 4,626 |
| 27809 | Battleboro | $88,750 | 4,345 |
| 27816 | Castalia | $33,718 | 2,636 |
| 27878 | Sharpsburg | $53,382 | 1,323 |
| 27815 | Rocky Mount | — | 15 |
| 27802 | Rocky Mount | — | — |
| 27868 | Red Oak | — | — |
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