City

Weldon, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Halifax County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,350Population
💰$31,544Median HH Income▼ 59% below avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$91,800Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊12.0%Unemployment▲ 144% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 12.8%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 84.3%Other: 1.2%Race
White12.8%
Hispanic0.7%
Black84.3%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
12%
25–44
20%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty35.8% ▲ 258% above avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment12.0% ▲ 144% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate456 (38.4%)
Some College111 (9.3%)
Associates315 (26.5%)
Bachelors133 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree167 (14.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 26.5%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College9.3%
Associates26.5%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 48.2%Renter: 51.8%Tenure
Owner48.2%
Renter51.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,544 ▼ 59% below avg
Median Home Value$91,800 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$728/mo
Total Housing Units1,084
Vacant Units131

Income Distribution

Under $25k
49%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
55%
About Weldon, NC

Weldon is a city in North Carolina, located in Halifax County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,350 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.7 years.

Economically, Weldon is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,544 is well below the national average. Approximately 35.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Weldon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $728 per month.

The population of Weldon is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (84.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Weldon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27890 2,350 $31,544 $91,800 $728 12.0% 25.3% 48.2%