Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 21.4% ▲ 114% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.2% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.6% ▲ 35% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 627 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,587 (38.3%) |
| Some College | 3,931 (13%) |
| Associates | 5,440 (18%) |
| Bachelors | 2,795 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,837 (19.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $49,592 ▼ 35% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $119,351 ▼ 57% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $810/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 23,407 |
| Vacant Units | 3,613 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Edgecombe County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 49,255 residents. With a median age of 41.6, it is a middle-aged county.
Edgecombe County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $49,592 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.6%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 21.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Edgecombe County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $119,351 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $810.
The residents of Edgecombe County are majority Black (54.73%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Edgecombe 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27809 | Battleboro | 3,917 | $71,512 | $156,800 | $767 | 1.6% | 35.6% |
| 27819 | Conetoe | 562 | $38,955 | $79,000 | $1,077 | 3.0% | 35.5% |
| 27852 | Macclesfield | 2,415 | $58,864 | $137,200 | $867 | 8.3% | 36.0% |
| 27864 | Pinetops | 4,283 | $54,764 | $119,300 | $857 | 9.2% | 32.9% |
| 27801 | Rocky Mount | 19,489 | $41,696 | $108,600 | $850 | 10.6% | 22.6% |
| 27886 | Tarboro | 18,560 | $51,180 | $121,800 | $751 | 2.8% | 30.2% |