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Dortches, NC
Town in Nash County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27804.
Population
1,158
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
146
ZIP codes
1
Dortches and its ZIP codes
Dortches at a glance
- Dortches is 34% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,500, close to the North Carolina median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $247,600 (14% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,215 a month.
Local data for Dortches, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dortches, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,500
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$247,600
Median rent
$1,215/mo
Homeownership
83.9%
Bachelor's or higher
24.6%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (83), German Americans (83), Irish Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nash County. PPP loans are for Dortches.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,481
40,231 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,141
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$719M
FY 2026, $7,574 per person
How people get to work
Dortches, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dortches, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
474
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
525
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
44.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dortches, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Dortches
1 in or overlapping Dortches. Population shown
Cities near Dortches
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky MountCity | 2.9 mi | 45.2 |
| Red OakTown | 3.1 mi | 19.5 |
| NashvilleTown | 6.3 mi | 4.7 |
| SharpsburgTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| WhitakersTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| MomeyerTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| CastaliaTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Spring HopeTown | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Elm CityTown | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| LeggettTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| EnfieldTown | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| HollisterCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.9 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| TarboroTown | 19 mi | 11.3 |
| Lake RoyaleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.5 |
| WilsonCity | 19 mi | 31.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dortches, NC in?
- Dortches is in Nash County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Dortches, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dortches include 27804.
- What is the population of Dortches, NC?
- About 1,158 people live in Dortches, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dortches?
- Nearby places include Rocky Mount (2.9 mi), Red Oak (3.1 mi), Nashville (6.3 mi), Sharpsburg (10 mi), Whitakers (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023