Skip to content

Checked

Vass, NC

Town in Moore County, North Carolina.

Population

1,644

Land area

3.4sq mi

People per sq mi

488

ZIP codes

0

Vass and its ZIP codes

Full map

Vass at a glance

  • Vass is about 2.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $73,581, close to the North Carolina median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $257,500 (11% below North Carolina) and median rent is $881 a month.

Local data for Vass, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Vass, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$73,581

Poverty rate

6.7%

Median home value

$257,500

Median rent

$881/mo

Homeownership

71.8%

Bachelor's or higher

28.8%

Median age

29.4

Average commute

26.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (106), German Americans (99), Irish Americans (96).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Moore County. PPP loans are for Vass.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,509

42,751 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$72,920

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.1B

FY 2026, $10,709 per person

Moore County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Vass, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.3%
  • Carpooled2.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home13.3%

Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Vass, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

542

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

483

1.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 31°F

47.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Vass, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.4%

U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts

Diabetes

10.7%

U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts

Smoking

15.4%

U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.4%

U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts

Cities near Vass

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CameronTown5.2 mi1.2
Whispering PinesVillage5.7 mi3.8
Southern PinesTown7.6 mi18.4
CarthageTown8.3 mi6.8
AberdeenTown11 mi10.8
TaylortownTown12 mi1.3
PinehurstVillage12 mi16.7
Ashley HeightsCensus-designated place12 mi2.2
Spring LakeTown13 mi23.6
Spout SpringsCensus-designated place14 mi10.4
BarbecueCensus-designated place14 mi5.7
PinebluffTown15 mi2.6
SanfordCity16 mi33.2
Five PointsCensus-designated place17 mi8.3
Seven LakesCensus-designated place17 mi8.4
FoxfireVillage17 mi7.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Vass, NC in?
Vass is in Moore County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Vass, NC?
About 1,644 people live in Vass, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Vass?
Nearby places include Cameron (5.2 mi), Whispering Pines (5.7 mi), Southern Pines (7.6 mi), Carthage (8.3 mi), Aberdeen (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023