City

Como, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Hertford County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,158Population
💰$55,185Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂49.3Median Age
🏠$86,400Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓25.6%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 32.1%Hispanic: 11.9%Black: 53%Other: 2.8%Race
White32.1%
Hispanic11.9%
Black53.0%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
15%
45–64
21%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty24.8% ▲ 148% above avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (1.1%)
HS Graduate315 (44.1%)
Some College86 (12%)
Associates122 (17.1%)
Bachelors44 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree139 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 44.1%Some College: 12%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad44.1%
Some College12.0%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
56%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,185 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$86,400 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$782/mo
Total Housing Units517
Vacant Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
49%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
52%
About Como, NC

Como is a city in North Carolina, located in Hertford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,158 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.3 years.

Economically, Como is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,185 is below the national average. Approximately 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Como is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $782 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Como is moderately educated. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (53.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Como
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27818 1,158 $55,185 $86,400 $782 0.0% 25.6% 76.6%