27870 ZIP Code – Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
27870 is a large ZIP code in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, part of Halifax County with a population of approximately 25,279 residents. The median household income of $44,416 is below the North Carolina average and below the national average. Median home values of $115,300 are well below the national average, with 58.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $804 is below the national average. Housing consists of 66% single-family (decreasing), 8% apartments (decreasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
At 8.9%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. An estimated 22.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 41.1, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 27832, 27890, 27831.
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ZIP 27870 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27870 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $44k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $115k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $804 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.1 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.5% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.0% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27832 – Gaston
- 27890 – Weldon
- 27831 – Garysburg
- 27850 – Littleton
- 27842 – Henrico
- 23887 – Valentines
- 27866 – Pleasant Hill
- 23879 – Skippers
- 27839 – Halifax
- 23857 – Gasburg
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27832 | GASTON | 2,505 | $47,580 |
| 27890 | WELDON | 2,341 | $31,063 |
| 27831 | GARYSBURG | 2,522 | $29,940 |
| 27850 | LITTLETON | 7,015 | $55,750 |
| 27842 | HENRICO | 1,503 | $79,896 |