City

Powellsville, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Bertie County  ·  North Carolina

👥389Population
💰$24,617Median HH Income▼ 68% below avg
🎂71.3Median Age
🏠$78,700Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓19.4%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.6% Female 43.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 21.9%Black: 76.6%Other: 1.5%Race
White21.9%
Black76.6%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

5–17
3%
18–24
16%
25–44
6%
45–64
3%
65+
37%

Key Indicators

Median Age71.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.98
Below Poverty29.3% ▲ 193% above avg
College Grads19.4% ▼ 50% below avg
HS Graduate164 (77.7%)
Associates6 (2.8%)
Bachelors31 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree10 (4.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 77.7%Associates: 2.8%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 4.7%Edu
HS Grad77.7%
Associates2.8%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate4.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.3%Renter: 3.7%Tenure
Owner96.3%
Renter3.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
72%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$24,617 ▼ 68% below avg
Median Home Value$78,700 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units271
Vacant Units80

Income Distribution

Under $25k
66%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
92%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
50%
About Powellsville, NC

Powellsville is a city in North Carolina, located in Bertie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 389 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 71.3 years.

Economically, Powellsville is a lower-income community. The median household income of $24,617 is well below the national average. Approximately 29.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Powellsville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $78,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Powellsville is less-educated. 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (76.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Powellsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27967 389 $24,617 $78,700 0.0% 19.4% 96.3%