27874 ZIP Code – Scotland Neck, North Carolina
27874 is a ZIP code serving Scotland Neck, North Carolina in Halifax County with a population of approximately 3,168 residents. At $31,629, the median household income here runs well below the North Carolina average and well below the U.S. average. Median home values of $84,100 are well below the national average, with 60.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $495 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 68% single-family (decreasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 9.1%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 12.6%, well below the national average. The median age is 61.4, above the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 27843, 27872, 27869.
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ZIP 27874 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27874 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,168 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $31k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $84k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $495 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 61.4 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.1% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 30.3% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.6% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27843 – Hobgood
- 27872 – Roxobel
- 27869 – Rich Square
- 27881 – Speed
- 27847 – Kelford
- 27849 – Lewiston Woodville
- 27857 – Oak City
- 27839 – Halifax
- 27840 – Hamilton
- 27886 – Tarboro
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27843 | HOBGOOD | 1,011 | $42,344 |
| 27872 | ROXOBEL | 471 | $33,229 |
| 27869 | RICH SQUARE | 1,774 | $40,929 |
| 27881 | SPEED | 16 | Not provided |
| 27847 | KELFORD | 1,140 | $28,750 |