City

Scotland Neck, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Halifax County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,677Population
💰$37,500Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂61.4Median Age
🏠$79,500Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊9.1%Unemployment▲ 87% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 25.4%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 73.8%Other: 0.2%Race
White25.4%
Hispanic0.4%
Black73.8%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
8%
18–24
3%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.87
Below Poverty29.5% ▲ 195% above avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 87% above avg
No HS Diploma59 (2.5%)
HS Graduate1,063 (44.5%)
Some College230 (9.6%)
Associates375 (15.7%)
Bachelors296 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree365 (15.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 44.5%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad44.5%
Some College9.6%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.2%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,500 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$79,500 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$570/mo
Total Housing Units2,408
Vacant Units496

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
56%
About Scotland Neck, NC

Scotland Neck is a city in North Carolina, located in Halifax County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,677 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.4 years.

Economically, Scotland Neck is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,500 is well below the national average. Approximately 29.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Scotland Neck is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $79,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $570 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scotland Neck is moderately educated. 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (73.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Scotland Neck
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27874 3,677 $37,500 $79,500 $570 9.1% 27.7% 65.2%