27855 ZIP Code – Murfreesboro, North Carolina
27855 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, part of Hertford County with a population of approximately 5,608 residents. The median household income is $44,398 — below the North Carolina average and below the national average. The median home value of $97,500 is well below the national average, with 63.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $933, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 63% single-family (decreasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 2.7%, which is well below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 23.1%, well above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 17.5%, below the national average. At 39.5, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 27818, 27862, 27820.
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ZIP 27855 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27855 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,608 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $44k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $97k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $933 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.5 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.5% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27818 – Como
- 27862 – Pendleton
- 27820 – Conway
- 27986 – Winton
- 27877 – Severn
- 27897 – Woodland
- 27910 – Ahoskie
- 27935 – Eure
- 23874 – Newsoms
- 27853 – Margarettsville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27818 | COMO | 1,189 | $52,539 |
| 27862 | PENDLETON | 577 | $65,500 |
| 27820 | CONWAY | 2,276 | $52,932 |
| 27986 | WINTON | 1,875 | $46,196 |
| 27877 | SEVERN | 12 | Not provided |