Nashville
Town in Nash County, North Carolina

Nashville is a town in Nash County, North Carolina, with 5,632 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 187 ft (57 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Momeyer, 5.1 miles W.
- 5,632residents (2020 Census)
- 187 ftelevation · 57 m
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.8 km²
- 1,138 / sq mipopulation density
- 27856ZIP code
About Nashville
Nashville is a town in and the county seat of Nash County, North Carolina, United States. The town was founded in 1780 and features Victorian and Queen Anne–style homes. It is part of the Rocky Mount metropolitan area. The population of Nashville was 5,632 in 2020.
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Living in Nashville
- Median household income
- $61,000
- Median home value
- $205,300
- Median rent
- $1,073/mo
- Median age
- 40.7
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Nashville had 5,632 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,632 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,138 per sq mi (439 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nashville at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Nash County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5,632 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.95 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9692° N, 77.9567° W |
| ZIP code | 27856 |
| Official website | townofnashville.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3746000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nashville
- Momeyer5.1 mi W
- Dortches6.3 mi NE
- Red Oak7.0 mi NE
- Rocky Mount8.3 mi E
- Spring Hope8.7 mi W
- Castalia9.6 mi NW
- Sharpsburg10.0 mi SE
- Elm City12.7 mi SE
- Lake Royale12.8 mi W
- Sims15.6 mi S
- Bailey15.7 mi SW
- Wilson16.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Nashville
What county is Nashville in?
Nashville is in Nash County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Nashville, NC?
5,632 people lived in Nashville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nashville, NC?
The ZIP code of Nashville is 27856.
What is the elevation of Nashville?
187 feet (57 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nashville?
Momeyer (5.1 mi), Dortches (6.3 mi), Red Oak (7.0 mi), Rocky Mount (8.3 mi), Spring Hope (8.7 mi).
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