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27897

North Carolina · 1,194 residents · 44.2 sq mi
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ZIP 27897 is a ZIP code of 1,194 people in Northampton County. At a median age of 58.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Median home value sits at $109,200. 23.9% of people in this ZIP code live below the federal poverty line. People stay put here: 99% were in the same home a year ago. Among the 10 ZIP codes in Northampton County, 27897 ranks 3rd by median household income.

$56,694
US average: $82,259
$34,228
US average: $44,673
$109,200
US average: $376,019
5.0%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
44.2 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
14.8%
Age 65+
36.4%
47.3%
52.7%
2.05 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.4%(566)
Black43.3%(517)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(89)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(22)
73
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
1.9
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
LOWEST3RD OF 10HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
27820$50,909
27831$36,136
27832$52,194
27842$91,202
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 27897?

ZIP code 27897 has about 1,194 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27897?

The typical household in ZIP code 27897 earns about $56,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 27897 expensive?

In ZIP code 27897, the median home is worth about $109,200, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 27897?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 27897 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27897?

About 23.9% of people in ZIP code 27897 live below the federal poverty line.

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