27869 ZIP Code – Rich Square, North Carolina
27869 is a small ZIP code in Rich Square, North Carolina, part of Northampton County with a population of approximately 1,774 residents. At $40,929, the median household income here runs below the North Carolina average and well below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $79,700, well below the national average, with 75.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $711 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 69% single-family (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average. An estimated 14.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. About 10.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The median age is 56.3, above the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 27872, 27897, 27847.
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ZIP 27869 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27869 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,774 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $40k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $79k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $711 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 56.3 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.5% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27872 – Roxobel
- 27897 – Woodland
- 27847 – Kelford
- 27845 – Jackson
- 27874 – Scotland Neck
- 27820 – Conway
- 27839 – Halifax
- 27805 – Aulander
- 27849 – Lewiston Woodville
- 27876 – Seaboard
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27872 | ROXOBEL | 471 | $33,229 |
| 27897 | WOODLAND | 1,303 | $53,021 |
| 27847 | KELFORD | 1,140 | $28,750 |
| 27845 | JACKSON | 2,477 | $45,341 |
| 27874 | SCOTLAND NECK | 3,168 | $31,629 |