27921 ZIP Code – Camden, North Carolina
Located in Camden, North Carolina, ZIP code 27921 is a small ZIP code within Camden County with a population of approximately 4,696 residents. The median household income is $73,864 — above the North Carolina average and near the national average. At $268,500, median home values run near the national average, with 73.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,178 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 79% single-family (increasing), 8% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.7%, above the national average. About 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. About 29.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The population has a median age of 36.9, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 27973, 27909, 27917.
ZIP Code 27921 Data
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ZIP 27921 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27921 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,696 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $73k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $268k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,178 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.9 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 29.1% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27973 – Shawboro
- 27909 – Elizabeth City
- 27917 – Barco
- 27956 – Maple
- 27929 – Currituck
- 27958 – Moyock
- 27974 – Shiloh
- 27916 – Aydlett
- 27923 – Coinjock
- 27965 – Poplar Branch
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27973 | SHAWBORO | 1,266 | $68,214 |
| 27909 | ELIZABETH CITY | 40,490 | $61,499 |
| 27917 | BARCO | 720 | Not provided |
| 27956 | MAPLE | 174 | Not provided |
| 27929 | CURRITUCK | 3,403 | $114,775 |