| ZIP Code | 27850 |
|---|---|
| City | Littleton |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Halifax County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 321 ft |
| Latitude | 36.412391 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.880191 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37083 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.4 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.21 |
| Below Poverty | 20.7% ▲ 107% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 60 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,557 (33.3%) |
| Some College | 423 (9.1%) |
| Associates | 769 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 515 (11%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,350 (28.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,651 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $177,800 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $622/mo ↓ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,211 |
| Vacant Units | 2,128 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,211 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,128 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
ZIP code 27850 is located in Littleton, North Carolina, within Halifax County. With a population of 6,817, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.4 years. Economically, 27850 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,651 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27850 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $177,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $622 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 6% since 2019.
The population of 27850 is majority White (54.14%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.7%. Household income has grown by 46% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27850 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 27850 in Littleton, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,817 residents, a median household income of $65,651, and a median home value of $177,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.