| ZIP Code | 27937 |
|---|---|
| City | Gates |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Gates County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 46 ft |
| Latitude | 36.512279 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.773947 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 12.2% ▲ 22% above avg |
| College Grads | 20.9% ▼ 46% below avg |
| Unemployment | 17.2% ▲ 251% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 29 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 616 (30.9%) |
| Some College | 465 (23.3%) |
| Associates | 469 (23.5%) |
| Bachelors | 205 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 211 (10.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,250 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $146,000 ▼ 48% below avg ↓ 3% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,238/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,307 |
| Vacant Units | 85 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,307 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 85 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
ZIP code 27937 is located in Gates, North Carolina, within Gates County. With a population of 3,122, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.9 years. Economically, 27937 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,250 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27937 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $146,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,238 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 3% since 2019.
The population of 27937 is majority White (51.25%). Residents are less-educated — 20.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.2%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27937 stands at 17.2%, 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 27937 in Gates, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,122 residents, a median household income of $66,250, and a median home value of $146,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.