Ash, NC 28420 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Ash, NC—28420

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$249,000

5.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$51,300

4.1% YoY Growth

Days on Market

205

118.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.4%

Median Rent

$1,950

N/A

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$1,950

N/A

Home Price Trends — Ash, NC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Ash, NC is $249,000, with a year-over-year change of -5.8%. This indicates that home prices in Ash, NC are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.4%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$249,000	-5.8%
Single Family	$249,000	-5.7%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Ash, NC

Ash, NC lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,950	$1,950
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$1,950	$1,950
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

5.4%

2 Bedrooms

34.3%

3 Bedrooms

54.8%

5+ Bedrooms

5.4%

Property Listings — Ash, NC

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Ash, NC is 170. This is a increase of 69.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 8.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$336,000	21.0%
Listing Count	59	-6.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.1%	-6.0%
Days on Market	205	118.0%

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Demographics — Ash, NC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ash, NC has a population of 2,700, which has decreased by -29.9% over the past 5 years. Ash, NC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.1% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 13.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	2,700	-29.9%
% Under 18	20.1%	-12.2%
% Seniors	25.8%	50.9%
% WFH	5.8%	480.0%
% w/ College Degree	13.4%	-15.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ash, NC is a predominantly white area, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Ash, NC is black, making up 9.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.4% of the population in Ash, NC, and this percentage has increased by 145.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	80.9%	-4.7%
% Black	9.9%	32.0%
% Hispanic	2.6%	30.0%
% Asian	2.2%	175.0%
% Foreign Born	5.4%	145.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Ash, NC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 61 mortgage originations in Ash, NC, of which 70.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 66.0%, with 34.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Ash, NC. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	61
% Conventional Loans	70.0%
% Government Loans	30.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	7.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	8.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Ash, NC

Ash, NC lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	6
Total Units Section 8	6
% Rentals under Section 8	1.9%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,020
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,130
3 Bedroom	-$370	$1,950	$1,580
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,900

Ash, NC—28420

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Ash, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Ash, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Ash, NC

Demographics — Ash, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Ash, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Ash, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Ash, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Ash, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.8
Median Home Price	$249,000
Median Household Income	$51,300

Ash, NC—28420

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Ash, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Ash, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Ash, NC

Demographics — Ash, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Ash, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Ash, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Ash, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Ash, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Longwood, NC

Shallotte, NC

Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Supply, NC

Sunset Beach, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

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