27831 ZIP Code – Garysburg, North Carolina
27831 is a small ZIP code in Garysburg, North Carolina, part of Northampton County with a population of approximately 2,522 residents. The median household income is $29,940 — well below the North Carolina average and well below the national average. At $70,900, median home values run well below the national average, with 74.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $920 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 43% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 10.1%, well above the national average. About 28.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 54.5, above the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 27890, 27866, 27870.
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ZIP 27831 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27831 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,522 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $29k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $70k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $920 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 54.5 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.1% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 28.7% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.5% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27890 – Weldon
- 27866 – Pleasant Hill
- 27870 – Roanoke Rapids
- 27845 – Jackson
- 27876 – Seaboard
- 27832 – Gaston
- 23879 – Skippers
- 27839 – Halifax
- 23847 – Emporia
- 27853 – Margarettsville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27890 | WELDON | 2,341 | $31,063 |
| 27866 | PLEASANT HILL | 862 | $88,621 |
| 27870 | ROANOKE RAPIDS | 25,279 | $44,416 |
| 27845 | JACKSON | 2,477 | $45,341 |
| 27876 | SEABOARD | 1,058 | $46,448 |