| ZIP Code | 27891 |
|---|---|
| City | Whitakers |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Nash County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 132 ft |
| Latitude | 36.097735 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.742789 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37127 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.84 |
| Below Poverty | 14.4% ▲ 44% above avg |
| College Grads | 19.5% ▼ 50% below avg |
| Unemployment | 12.9% ▲ 164% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 271 (8.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,140 (35.9%) |
| Some College | 446 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 697 (22%) |
| Bachelors | 266 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 354 (11.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,806 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $128,400 ▼ 54% below avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,007/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,035 |
| Vacant Units | 456 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,035 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 456 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
ZIP code 27891 is located in Whitakers, North Carolina, within Nash County. With a population of 4,484, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.3 years. Economically, 27891 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,806 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27891 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $128,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,007 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 27891 is majority Black (66.90%). Residents are less-educated — 19.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.4%. Household income has grown by 42% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27891 stands at 12.9%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 27891 in Whitakers, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,484 residents, a median household income of $65,806, and a median home value of $128,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.