City

Winton, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Hertford County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,581Population
💰$48,235Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$128,400Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓25.0%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 80% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 68.7% Female 31.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 26.4%Hispanic: 15.4%Black: 54.2%Asian: 0.9%Other: 1%Race
White26.4%
Hispanic15.4%
Black54.2%
Asian0.9%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
6%
18–24
9%
25–44
38%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 80% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.8%)
HS Graduate355 (32.6%)
Some College325 (29.9%)
Associates127 (11.7%)
Bachelors108 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree164 (15.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 32.6%Some College: 29.9%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad32.6%
Some College29.9%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.1%Renter: 36.9%Tenure
Owner63.1%
Renter36.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,235 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$128,400 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$879/mo
Total Housing Units588
Vacant Units154

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Winton, NC

Winton is a city in North Carolina, located in Hertford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,581 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Winton is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,235 is below the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Winton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $879 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Winton is less-educated. 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (54.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Winton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27986 1,581 $48,235 $128,400 $879 8.8% 25.0% 63.1%