| ZIP Code | 27804 |
|---|---|
| City | Rocky Mount |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Nash County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 180 ft |
| Latitude | 35.989164 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.842711 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37127 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 13.6% ▲ 36% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.9% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.6% ▲ 34% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 110 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,734 (30.2%) |
| Some College | 2,229 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 2,959 (15.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,489 (13.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,479 (28.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,837 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $177,600 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $977/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,352 |
| Vacant Units | 1,373 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,352 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,373 |
| Owner Occupied | 53.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 46.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
ZIP code 27804 is located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, within Nash County. With a population of 29,992, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.3 years. Economically, 27804 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,837 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27804 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $177,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $977 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (53.9%) and renters (46.1%). Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 27804 is majority Black (51.61%). Residents are well-educated — 41.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.6%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27804 stands at 6.6%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 27804 in Rocky Mount, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 29,992 residents, a median household income of $58,837, and a median home value of $177,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.