| ZIP Code | 27884 |
|---|---|
| City | Stokes |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Pitt County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 55 ft |
| Latitude | 35.70352 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.266635 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37147 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 25.6 yrs ↓ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.44 |
| Below Poverty | 12.6% ▲ 26% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 39% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 225 (29%) |
| Some College | 112 (14.4%) |
| Associates | 118 (15.2%) |
| Bachelors | 169 (21.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 152 (19.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,017 ▼ 19% below avg ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 489 |
| Vacant Units | 22 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 489 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 22 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.44 |
ZIP code 27884 is located in Stokes, North Carolina, within Pitt County. With a population of 1,608, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 25.6 years. Economically, 27884 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,017 is below the national average.
The population of 27884 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 39.9%. Residents are well-educated — 41.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.6%. Household income has declined by 5% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27884 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 92%.
Overall, ZIP code 27884 in Stokes, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.