27886 ZIP Code – Tarboro, North Carolina
Located in Tarboro, North Carolina, ZIP code 27886 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Edgecombe County with a population of approximately 18,341 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $47,766, which is below the North Carolina average and below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $115,100, well below the national average, with 64.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $677 is below the national average. Housing consists of 65% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (decreasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 2.8%, well below the national average. The poverty rate is 17.8%, above the national average. 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 46.4, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 27881, 27819, 27843.
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ZIP 27886 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27886 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $47k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $115k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $677 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.0% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27881 – Speed
- 27819 – Conetoe
- 27843 – Hobgood
- 27815 – Rocky Mount
- 27864 – Pinetops
- 27812 – Bethel
- 27801 – Rocky Mount
- 27852 – Macclesfield
- 27861 – Parmele
- 27841 – Hassell
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27881 | SPEED | 16 | Not provided |
| 27819 | CONETOE | 671 | $36,835 |
| 27843 | HOBGOOD | 1,011 | $42,344 |
| 27815 | ROCKY MOUNT | Not provided | Not provided |
| 27864 | PINETOPS | 4,524 | $58,182 |