27856 ZIP Code – Nashville, North Carolina
27856 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Nashville, North Carolina, part of Nash County with a population of approximately 16,826 residents. The median household income is $63,180 — near the North Carolina average and near the national average. Median home values of $171,400 are below the national average, with 67.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $846 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 69% single-family (decreasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 9.8%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 13.9%, near the national average. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. At 39.3, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 27804, 27816, 27882.
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ZIP 27856 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27856 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $63k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $171k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $846 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.3 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.9% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27804 – Rocky Mount
- 27816 – Castalia
- 27882 – Spring Hope
- 27803 – Rocky Mount
- 27878 – Sharpsburg
- 27809 – Battleboro
- 27891 – Whitakers
- 27896 – Wilson
- 27807 – Bailey
- 27801 – Rocky Mount
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27804 | ROCKY MOUNT | 29,646 | $54,604 |
| 27816 | CASTALIA | 3,199 | $31,702 |
| 27882 | SPRING HOPE | 8,193 | $52,500 |
| 27803 | ROCKY MOUNT | 18,991 | $55,898 |
| 27878 | SHARPSBURG | 962 | $29,972 |