27878 ZIP Code – Sharpsburg, North Carolina
27878 is a small ZIP code in Sharpsburg, North Carolina, part of Nash County with a population of approximately 962 residents. The median household income is $29,972 — well below the North Carolina average and well below the national average. Median home values of $98,300 are well below the national average, with 46.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $857, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 37% single-family (decreasing), 28% duplex/multi-family.
About 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 6.4%, well below the national average. The median age is 35.1, below the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 27803, 27822, 27801.
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ZIP 27878 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27878 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 962 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $29k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $98k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $857 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.1 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.2% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 6.4% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27803 – Rocky Mount
- 27822 – Elm City
- 27801 – Rocky Mount
- 27804 – Rocky Mount
- 27815 – Rocky Mount
- 27896 – Wilson
- 27864 – Pinetops
- 27809 – Battleboro
- 27893 – Wilson
- 27856 – Nashville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27803 | ROCKY MOUNT | 18,991 | $55,898 |
| 27822 | ELM CITY | 7,870 | $58,594 |
| 27801 | ROCKY MOUNT | 19,356 | $42,488 |
| 27804 | ROCKY MOUNT | 29,646 | $54,604 |
| 27815 | ROCKY MOUNT | Not provided | Not provided |