City

Hertford, NC

2 ZIP codes  ·  Perquimans County  ·  North Carolina

👥11,255Population
💰$61,911Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂53.6Median Age
🏠$216,600Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.2%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 19.5%Asian: 0.9%Other: 4.8%Race
White71.2%
Hispanic3.4%
Black19.5%
Asian0.9%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
17%
45–64
29%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma105 (1.4%)
HS Graduate2,338 (30.4%)
Some College1,306 (17%)
Associates1,454 (18.9%)
Bachelors779 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree1,708 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 17%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad30.4%
Some College17.0%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.7%Renter: 25.3%Tenure
Owner74.7%
Renter25.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,911 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$216,600 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,085/mo
Total Housing Units6,038
Vacant Units1,079

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
57%
About Hertford, NC

Hertford is a city in North Carolina, located in Perquimans County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 11,255 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.6 years.

Economically, Hertford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,911 is below the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hertford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,085 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hertford is moderately educated. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.16%).

Hertford, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Hertford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27944 11,255 $61,911 $216,600 $1,085 4.7% 32.3% 74.7%