ZIP Code 27870 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 27870 compared to county averages.

Total Population

25,279

↓ 48.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$44,416

↑ +6.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$115,300

↑ +16.8% vs county

Median Age

41.8 yrs

↑ 4.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

10.3%

↓ +11.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 27870 compares to Halifax County and North Carolina overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 27870 $44k Halifax $42k North Carolina $66k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 27870 $115k Halifax $99k North Carolina $235k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

12.5%

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

Owner Occupancy

59.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$804

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 27870 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$115,300
Down Payment (20%)$23,060
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$732P&I: $583 | Tax: $115 | Ins: $34
Rent (Local Median)
$804
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $72/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 27870, sorted by distance.

27832 5.7 mi away northampton county 27850 9.3 mi away halifax county 27842 10.1 mi away northampton county 27839 13.6 mi away halifax county 27845 16.5 mi away northampton county 27844 17.6 mi away halifax county

About Halifax County

Halifax County is located in North Carolina and has a total population of 48,772. The county's median household income is $41,629 and median home value is $98,700. ZIP code 27870 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Halifax 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.