County

Bertie County, NC

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  North Carolina

👥18,012Population
💰$45,744Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂46.2Median Age
🏠$102,056Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 80% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 35.2%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 59.6%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2%Race
White35.2%
Hispanic2.3%
Black59.6%
Asian1.1%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 80% above avg
No HS Diploma90 (0.8%)
HS Graduate4,099 (35.2%)
Some College1,719 (14.8%)
Associates2,266 (19.5%)
Bachelors1,158 (10%)
Graduate Degree2,299 (19.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad35.2%
Some College14.8%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,744 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$102,056 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$795/mo
Total Housing Units9,091
Vacant Units1,884

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Bertie County, NC

Bertie County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 18,012 residents. With a median age of 46.2, it is a mature county.

Bertie County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $45,743 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.8%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 17.2% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Bertie County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $102,056 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $795. Homeownership rates are high at 74.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Bertie County are majority Black (59.55%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Bertie County, NC is a working-class area in North Carolina. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Bertie County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
27805 Aulander 3,187 $52,040 $93,000 $689 6.0% 26.5%
27924 Colerain 2,183 $57,365 $109,800 $837 1.5% 31.9%
27847 Kelford 1,026 $32,986 $59,500 $1,098 1.0% 26.1%
27849 Lewiston Woodville 1,221 $45,855 $71,000 $952 11.9% 24.5%
27957 Merry Hill 1,017 $37,279 $115,300 $834 0.0% 48.2%
27967 Powellsville 389 $24,617 $78,700 0.0% 19.4%
27872 Roxobel 347 $38,375 $98,900 $1,115 24.6% 45.8%
27983 Windsor 8,642 $44,228 $112,500 $748 13.0% 28.9%