Ash, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ash, North Carolina
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 Ash, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Ash, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Brunswick |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28420
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1006119 |
Ash is a small place in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the county.
Where is Ash Located?
Ash is found in the southeastern part of North Carolina. It's about 10.3 miles (or 16.6 kilometers) northwest of a town called Shallotte. You can find Ash right along North Carolina Highway 130, which is a main road in the area.
The Ash Post Office
Even though Ash doesn't have its own city government, it does have its own post office. This post office is very important for the people living there. It helps them send and receive mail. The post office in Ash has a special ZIP code, which is 28420. It first opened a long time ago, on November 17, 1884.
