| ZIP Code | 27924 |
|---|---|
| City | Colerain |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Bertie County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 57 ft |
| Latitude | 36.168447 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.832521 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 8.2% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 31.9% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.5% ▼ 69% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 488 (32.7%) |
| Some College | 160 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 370 (24.8%) |
| Bachelors | 174 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 302 (20.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,365 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 68% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $109,800 ▼ 61% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $837/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,183 |
| Vacant Units | 269 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,183 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 269 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 27924 is located in Colerain, North Carolina, within Bertie County. With a population of 2,183, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.9 years. Economically, 27924 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,365 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27924 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $109,800 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $837 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 27924 is primarily White (70.96%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.2%. Household income has grown by 68% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27924 stands at 1.5%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 27924 in Colerain, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,183 residents, a median household income of $57,365, and a median home value of $109,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.