City

Enfield, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Halifax County  ·  North Carolina

👥6,498Population
💰$33,549Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$87,100Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓16.6%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊11.7%Unemployment▲ 138% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.8% Female 55.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 12.5%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 82%Other: 1.3%Race
White12.5%
Hispanic2.1%
Black82.0%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty31.6% ▲ 216% above avg
College Grads16.6% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment11.7% ▲ 138% above avg
No HS Diploma100 (2.7%)
HS Graduate2,017 (54.6%)
Some College437 (11.8%)
Associates529 (14.3%)
Bachelors377 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree236 (6.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 54.6%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 6.4%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad54.6%
Some College11.8%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate6.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.6%Renter: 38.4%Tenure
Owner61.6%
Renter38.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,549 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$87,100 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$652/mo
Total Housing Units3,385
Vacant Units820

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
54%
About Enfield, NC

Enfield is a city in North Carolina, located in Halifax County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,498 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Enfield is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,549 is well below the national average. Approximately 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Enfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $87,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $652 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Enfield is less-educated. 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Black (81.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Enfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27823 6,498 $33,549 $87,100 $652 11.7% 16.6% 61.6%