| ZIP Code | 27928 |
|---|---|
| City | Creswell |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 10 ft |
| Latitude | 35.808824 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.437748 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37187 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs ↓ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 9.2% ▼ 8% below avg |
| College Grads | 29.4% ▼ 24% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 14 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 379 (38.2%) |
| Some College | 188 (19%) |
| Associates | 119 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 158 (15.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 133 (13.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,231 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $183,900 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $594/mo ↓ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 787 |
| Vacant Units | 63 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 787 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 63 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 27928 is located in Creswell, North Carolina, within Washington County. With a population of 1,720, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.1 years. Economically, 27928 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,231 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27928 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $183,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $594 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 27928 is majority White (61.63%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.2%. Household income has grown by 58% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27928 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 27928 in Creswell, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,720 residents, a median household income of $61,231, and a median home value of $183,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.