ZIP Code 27878 Demographics

Edgecombe County, North Carolina  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 27878 compared to county averages.

Total Population

962

↓ 98.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$29,972

↓ 35.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$98,300

↓ 7.4% vs county

Median Age

38.8 yrs

↑ 6.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 27878 compares to Edgecombe County and North Carolina overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 27878 $30k Edgecombe $46k North Carolina $66k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 27878 $98k Edgecombe $106k North Carolina $235k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

4.3%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

45.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$857

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 27878 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$98,300
Down Payment (20%)$19,660
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$624P&I: $497 | Tax: $98 | Ins: $29
Rent (Local Median)
$857
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $233/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 27878, sorted by distance.

27803 2.6 mi away nash county 27801 6.5 mi away edgecombe county 27804 8.6 mi away nash county 27809 11.8 mi away nash county 27856 13.1 mi away nash county 27891 16.9 mi away nash county 27823 24.3 mi away halifax county 27551 40.9 mi away warren county

About Edgecombe County

Edgecombe County is located in North Carolina and has a total population of 49,067. The county's median household income is $46,370 and median home value is $106,200. ZIP code 27878 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Edgecombe County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.