27823 ZIP Code – Enfield, North Carolina
ZIP code 27823 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Enfield, North Carolina, within Halifax County with a population of approximately 6,786 residents. At $31,857, the median household income here runs well below the North Carolina average and well below the U.S. average. Median home values of $81,300 are well below the national average, with 65.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $666, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 54% single-family (decreasing), 5% apartments (increasing).
At 11.7%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. An estimated 31.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 5.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 39.5, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 27891, 27839, 27809.
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ZIP 27823 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27823 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,786 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $31k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $81k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $666 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.5 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 31.8% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 5.4% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27891 – Whitakers
- 27839 – Halifax
- 27809 – Battleboro
- 27844 – Hollister
- 27870 – Roanoke Rapids
- 27890 – Weldon
- 27850 – Littleton
- 27804 – Rocky Mount
- 27874 – Scotland Neck
- 27831 – Garysburg
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27891 | WHITAKERS | 4,812 | $57,979 |
| 27839 | HALIFAX | 3,807 | $44,214 |
| 27809 | BATTLEBORO | 4,209 | $66,912 |
| 27844 | HOLLISTER | 3,156 | $37,731 |
| 27870 | ROANOKE RAPIDS | 25,279 | $44,416 |