City

Halifax, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Halifax County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,595Population
💰$51,818Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$94,400Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.3% Female 40.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.4%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 48.1%Asian: 1.6%Other: 4%Race
White44.4%
Hispanic1.6%
Black48.1%
Asian1.6%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
11%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.4%)
HS Graduate898 (39.5%)
Some College404 (17.8%)
Associates280 (12.3%)
Bachelors358 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree322 (14.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad39.5%
Some College17.8%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.9%Renter: 28.1%Tenure
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,818 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$94,400 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$867/mo
Total Housing Units1,828
Vacant Units410

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Halifax, NC

Halifax is a city in North Carolina, located in Halifax County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,595 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Halifax is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,818 is below the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Halifax is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $867 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Halifax is moderately educated. 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 48.1%.

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

ZIP Codes in Halifax
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27839 3,595 $51,818 $94,400 $867 6.1% 29.9% 71.9%