| ZIP Code | 27910 |
|---|---|
| City | Ahoskie |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Hertford County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 45 ft |
| Latitude | 36.281756 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.993403 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37091 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 20.9% ▲ 109% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.2% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 161 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,163 (33.9%) |
| Some College | 965 (15.1%) |
| Associates | 914 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 851 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,331 (20.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $43,950 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $112,500 ▼ 60% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $785/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,282 |
| Vacant Units | 853 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,282 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 853 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 27910 is located in Ahoskie, North Carolina, within Hertford County. With a population of 10,427, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.2 years. Economically, 27910 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $43,950 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27910 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $112,500 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $785 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 27910 is majority Black (58.83%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.9%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27910 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 27910 in Ahoskie, NC is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,427 residents, a median household income of $43,950, and a median home value of $112,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.