| ZIP Code | 27974 |
|---|---|
| City | Shiloh |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Camden County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 2 ft |
| Latitude | 36.243057 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.989559 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.6 yrs ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.97 |
| Below Poverty | 1.0% ▼ 90% below avg |
| College Grads | 24.1% ▼ 38% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.6% ▲ 76% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 298 (43.7%) |
| Some College | 82 (12%) |
| Associates | 138 (20.2%) |
| Bachelors | 83 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 81 (11.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $78,396 ≈ Avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $167,700 ▼ 40% below avg ↓ 8% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 485 |
| Vacant Units | 33 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.97 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 485 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 33 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.97 |
ZIP code 27974 is located in Shiloh, North Carolina, within Camden County. With a population of 906, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.6 years. Economically, 27974 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $78,396 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27974 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $167,700 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 95.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 8% since 2019.
The population of 27974 is majority White (60.60%). Residents are less-educated — 24.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.0%. Household income has grown by 48% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27974 stands at 8.6%, which is significantly above the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 27974 in Shiloh, NC is characterized as middle-income, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 906 residents, a median household income of $78,396, and a median home value of $167,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.