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27831

North Carolina · 2,362 residents · 62.3 sq mi
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ZIP 27831 is a ZIP code of 2,362 people in Northampton County. At a median age of 54.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 29.0% of people in this ZIP code live below the federal poverty line. Median home value sits at $87,300. The foreign-born share is 1%. Among the 10 ZIP codes in Northampton County, 27831 ranks 10th by median household income.

$36,136
US average: $82,259
$27,110
US average: $44,673
$87,300
US average: $376,019
15.6%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
62.3 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
15.7%
Age 65+
31.2%
43.9%
56.1%
1.88 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.8%(160)
Black87%(2,054)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(100)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(48)
30
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Northampton County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST10TH OF 10HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
27820$50,909
27832$52,194
27842$91,202
27845$48,707
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 27831?

ZIP code 27831 has about 2,362 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27831?

The typical household in ZIP code 27831 earns about $36,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 27831 expensive?

In ZIP code 27831, the median home is worth about $87,300, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 27831?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 27831 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27831?

About 29.0% of people in ZIP code 27831 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024