City

Battleboro, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Edgecombe County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,917Population
💰$71,512Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂48.0Median Age
🏠$156,800Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓35.6%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 43.4%Other: 4.1%Race
White51.0%
Hispanic1.1%
Black43.4%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
35%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads35.6% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,142 (39.8%)
Some College354 (12.3%)
Associates324 (11.3%)
Bachelors521 (18.2%)
Graduate Degree501 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 18.2%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College12.3%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors18.2%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.7%Renter: 29.3%Tenure
Owner70.7%
Renter29.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,512 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$156,800 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$767/mo
Total Housing Units1,848
Vacant Units142

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
53%
About Battleboro, NC

Battleboro is a city in North Carolina, located in Edgecombe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,917 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48 years.

Economically, Battleboro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,512 is near the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Battleboro is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $767 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Battleboro is moderately educated. 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (50.98%).

Battleboro, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Battleboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27809 3,917 $71,512 $156,800 $767 1.6% 35.6% 70.7%