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Spring Hope, NC
Town in Nash County, North Carolina.
Population
1,387
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
917
ZIP codes
0
Spring Hope and its ZIP codes
Spring Hope at a glance
- Spring Hope is about 4.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $38,393 a year, 47% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,000 (44% below North Carolina) and median rent is $763 a month.
Local data for Spring Hope, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Spring Hope, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,393
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$161,000
Median rent
$763/mo
Homeownership
52.2%
Bachelor's or higher
8.7%
Median age
53.4
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (103), German Americans (45), Irish Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nash County. PPP loans are for Spring Hope.
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
Spring Hope, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled13.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Spring Hope, 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 Spring Hope, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
18.8%
U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Spring Hope
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MomeyerTown | 3.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Lake RoyaleCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 6.5 |
| BunnTown | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| NashvilleTown | 8.8 mi | 4.7 |
| CastaliaTown | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| BaileyTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| MiddlesexTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| SimsTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| ZebulonTown | 13 mi | 6.6 |
| Red OakTown | 13 mi | 19.5 |
| DortchesTown | 15 mi | 7.9 |
| LouisburgTown | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| Rocky MountCity | 16 mi | 45.2 |
| SharpsburgTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| WilsonCity | 18 mi | 31.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Spring Hope, NC in?
- Spring Hope is in Nash County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Spring Hope, NC?
- About 1,387 people live in Spring Hope, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Spring Hope?
- Nearby places include Momeyer (3.5 mi), Lake Royale (4.8 mi), Bunn (8 mi), Nashville (8.8 mi), Castalia (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023