27937 ZIP Code – Gates, North Carolina
ZIP code 27937 is a small ZIP code located in Gates, North Carolina, within Gates County with a population of approximately 3,050 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $57,500, which is near the North Carolina average and below the national figure. Median home values of $140,600 are well below the national average, with 81.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,129 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 60% single-family (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 17.3%, well above the national average. About 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. An estimated 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 41.9, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 27969, 27935, 23438.
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ZIP 27937 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27937 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,050 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $57k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $140k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,129 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 17.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.3% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27969 – Roduco
- 27935 – Eure
- 23438 – Suffolk
- 27938 – Gatesville
- 23437 – Suffolk
- 27926 – Corapeake
- 27986 – Winton
- 27979 – Sunbury
- 27818 – Como
- 27922 – Cofield
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27969 | RODUCO | 286 | $61,740 |
| 27935 | EURE | 1,667 | $63,750 |
| 23438 | SUFFOLK | 1,685 | $84,231 |
| 27938 | GATESVILLE | 1,764 | $58,281 |
| 23437 | SUFFOLK | 4,647 | $70,823 |