ZIP Code 27842 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 27842 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,503

↓ 91.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$79,896

↑ +74.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$419,800

↑ +337.3% vs county

Median Age

62.4 yrs

↓ +21.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

12.7%

↓ +66.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 27842 compares to Northampton County and North Carolina overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 27842 $80k Northampton $46k North Carolina $66k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 27842 $420k Northampton $96k North Carolina $235k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

26.3%

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

Owner Occupancy

91.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,458

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 27842 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$419,800
Down Payment (20%)$83,960
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,665P&I: $2123 | Tax: $420 | Ins: $122
Rent (Local Median)
$1,458
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,207/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 27842, sorted by distance.

27832 7.4 mi away northampton county 27850 8.7 mi away halifax county 27870 10.1 mi away halifax county 27844 19.5 mi away halifax county 27839 23.6 mi away halifax county 27845 25.9 mi away northampton county

About Northampton County

Northampton County is located in North Carolina and has a total population of 17,528. The county's median household income is $45,698 and median home value is $96,000. ZIP code 27842 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Northampton 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.