| ZIP Code | 27980 |
|---|---|
| City | Tyner |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Chowan County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 39 ft |
| Latitude | 36.245324 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.619385 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37041 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.7 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 28% below avg |
| College Grads | 21.2% ▼ 45% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.8% ▼ 62% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 583 (46.5%) |
| Some College | 190 (15.2%) |
| Associates | 215 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 32 (2.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 233 (18.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,316 ≈ Avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $194,600 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 793 |
| Vacant Units | 79 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 793 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 79 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 27980 is located in Tyner, North Carolina, within Chowan County. With a population of 1,719, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.7 years. Economically, 27980 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,316 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27980 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $194,600 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 27980 is majority White (66.84%). Residents are less-educated — 21.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.2%. Household income has grown by 48% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27980 stands at 1.8%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 27980 in Tyner, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,719 residents, a median household income of $73,316, and a median home value of $194,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.