| ZIP Code | 27985 |
|---|---|
| City | Winfall |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Perquimans County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Latitude | 36.218808 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.473719 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37143 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.1 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 16.0% ▲ 60% above avg |
| College Grads | 54.2% ▲ 40% above avg |
| Unemployment | 20.8% ▲ 324% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 42 (25%) |
| Some College | 4 (2.4%) |
| Associates | 31 (18.5%) |
| Bachelors | 53 (31.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 38 (22.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,114 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 92% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $87,800 ▼ 69% below avg ↓ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,203/mo ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 162 |
| Vacant Units | 38 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 162 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 38 |
| Owner Occupied | 25.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 74.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 27985 is located in Winfall, North Carolina, within Perquimans County. With a population of 326, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.1 years. Economically, 27985 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,114 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27985 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $87,800 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,203 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 74.2% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have decreased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 27985 is primarily Black (71.17%). Residents are well-educated — 54.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.0%. Household income has grown by 92% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27985 stands at 20.8%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 53%.
Overall, ZIP code 27985 in Winfall, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 326 residents, a median household income of $60,114, and a median home value of $87,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.