| ZIP Code | 27986 |
|---|---|
| City | Winton |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Hertford County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 21 ft |
| Latitude | 36.388979 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.918295 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37091 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.12 |
| Below Poverty | 11.3% ▲ 13% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.0% ▼ 35% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.8% ▲ 80% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 355 (32.6%) |
| Some College | 325 (29.9%) |
| Associates | 127 (11.7%) |
| Bachelors | 108 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 164 (15.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,235 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $128,400 ▼ 54% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $879/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 588 |
| Vacant Units | 154 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 588 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 154 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
ZIP code 27986 is located in Winton, North Carolina, within Hertford County. With a population of 1,581, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.3 years. Economically, 27986 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,235 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27986 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $128,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $879 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 27986 is majority Black (54.21%). Residents are less-educated — 25.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.3%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27986 stands at 8.8%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 27986 in Winton, NC is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,581 residents, a median household income of $48,235, and a median home value of $128,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.