City

Kelford, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Bertie County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,026Population
💰$32,986Median HH Income▼ 57% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$59,500Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓26.1%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 79% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.6% Female 38.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 8.7%Hispanic: 2%Black: 88.8%Other: 0.6%Race
White8.7%
Hispanic2.0%
Black88.8%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
14%
18–24
3%
25–44
33%
45–64
33%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty19.8% ▲ 98% above avg
College Grads26.1% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 79% below avg
HS Graduate338 (49.8%)
Some College144 (21.2%)
Associates20 (2.9%)
Bachelors32 (4.7%)
Graduate Degree145 (21.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 49.8%Some College: 21.2%Associates: 2.9%Bachelors: 4.7%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
HS Grad49.8%
Some College21.2%
Associates2.9%
Bachelors4.7%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.7%Renter: 32.3%Tenure
Owner67.7%
Renter32.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
44%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,986 ▼ 57% below avg
Median Home Value$59,500 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,098/mo
Total Housing Units479
Vacant Units36

Income Distribution

Under $25k
48%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
52%
About Kelford, NC

Kelford is a city in North Carolina, located in Bertie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,026 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Kelford is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,986 is well below the national average. Approximately 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Kelford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $59,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,098 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kelford is moderately educated. 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (88.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kelford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27847 1,026 $32,986 $59,500 $1,098 1.0% 26.1% 67.7%