| ZIP Code | 27801 |
|---|---|
| City | Rocky Mount |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Edgecombe County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 116 ft |
| Latitude | 35.913446 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.725699 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37065 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.3 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 28.0% ▲ 180% above avg |
| College Grads | 22.6% ▼ 42% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.6% ▲ 117% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 356 (3.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,309 (39.5%) |
| Some College | 1,525 (14%) |
| Associates | 2,262 (20.7%) |
| Bachelors | 581 (5.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,886 (17.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $41,696 ▼ 45% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $108,600 ▼ 61% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $850/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,162 |
| Vacant Units | 1,954 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,162 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,954 |
| Owner Occupied | 46.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 54.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 27801 is located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, within Edgecombe County. With a population of 19,489, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.3 years. Economically, 27801 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $41,696 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27801 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $108,600 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $850 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (46.0%) and renters (54.0%). Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 27801 is primarily Black (70.38%). Residents are less-educated — 22.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 28.0%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27801 stands at 10.6%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 27801 in Rocky Mount, NC is characterized as working-class, less-educated, and a relatively young community. With 19,489 residents, a median household income of $41,696, and a median home value of $108,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.