Ayden, NC 28513 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Ayden, NC—28513

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$223,000

1.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$54,500

13.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

106

23.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.3%

Median Rent

$1,000

3.9% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$675

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$850

8.6% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,600

35.2% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Ayden, NC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Ayden, NC is $223,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.1%. This indicates that home prices in Ayden, NC are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.3%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$223,000	1.1%
Single Family	$223,000	1.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Ayden, NC

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Ayden, NC is $1,220, with a year-over-year rent change of -3.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Ayden, NC is 1-bedrooms: $838, 2-bedrooms: $961, 3-bedrooms: $1,730, 4-bedrooms: $1,420. The most common rental property sizes in Ayden, NC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 47.7% and 27.6% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,000	$1,220
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$675	$838
2 Bed Rent	$850	$961
3 Bed Rent	$1,600	$1,730
4 Bed Rent	$1,420	$1,420

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

16.9%

2 Bedrooms

47.7%

3 Bedrooms

27.6%

4 Bedrooms

5.3%

5+ Bedrooms

2.6%

Property Listings — Ayden, NC

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Ayden, NC is 98. This is a decrease of -8.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 16.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$312,000	0.0%
Listing Count	69	18.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.8%	18.0%
Days on Market	106	23.0%

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Demographics — Ayden, NC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ayden, NC has a population of 9,750, which has decreased by -5.5% over the past 5 years. Ayden, NC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 20.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	9,750	-5.5%
% Under 18	22.3%	-15.5%
% Seniors	25.4%	41.1%
% WFH	9.9%	200.0%
% w/ College Degree	20.8%	13.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ayden, NC is a predominantly white area, with 56.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 8.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Ayden, NC is black, making up 28.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.6% of the population in Ayden, NC, and this percentage has increased by 12.5% 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	56.7%	-8.3%
% Black	28.7%	-0.3%
% Hispanic	13.1%	122.0%
% Asian	0.0%	-100.0%
% Foreign Born	3.6%	12.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Ayden, NC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 136 mortgage originations in Ayden, NC, of which 64.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 72.0%, with 46.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Ayden, NC. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	136
% Conventional Loans	64.0%
% Government Loans	36.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	7.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Ayden, NC

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Ayden, NC under the Section 8 program is 11.2%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Ayden, NC, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	325
Total Units Section 8	150
% Rentals under Section 8	11.2%
% Occupied Section 8	66.9%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$165	$675	$840
2 Bedroom	$190	$850	$1,040
3 Bedroom	-$180	$1,600	$1,420
4 Bedroom	$350	$1,420	$1,770

Ayden, NC—28513

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Ayden, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Ayden, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Ayden, NC

Demographics — Ayden, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Ayden, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Ayden, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Ayden, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Ayden, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.7
Median Home Price	$223,000
Median Household Income	$54,500

Ayden, NC—28513

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Ayden, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Ayden, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Ayden, NC

Demographics — Ayden, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Ayden, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Ayden, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Ayden, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Ayden, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Grifton, NC

Winterville, NC

Greenville, NC

Simpson

Hookerton, NC

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