27839 ZIP Code – Halifax, North Carolina
ZIP code 27839 is a small ZIP code located in Halifax, North Carolina, within Halifax County with a population of approximately 3,807 residents. The median household income of $44,214 is below the North Carolina average and below the national average. At $83,200, median home values run well below the national average, with 69.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $852 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 63% single-family (decreasing).
At 6.1%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. About 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 46.7, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 27845, 27890, 27823.
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ZIP 27839 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27839 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,807 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $44k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $83k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $852 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.7 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.0% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27845 – Jackson
- 27890 – Weldon
- 27823 – Enfield
- 27831 – Garysburg
- 27869 – Rich Square
- 27874 – Scotland Neck
- 27870 – Roanoke Rapids
- 27876 – Seaboard
- 27866 – Pleasant Hill
- 27891 – Whitakers
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27845 | JACKSON | 2,477 | $45,341 |
| 27890 | WELDON | 2,341 | $31,063 |
| 27823 | ENFIELD | 6,786 | $31,857 |
| 27831 | GARYSBURG | 2,522 | $29,940 |
| 27869 | RICH SQUARE | 1,774 | $40,929 |