27909 ZIP Code – Elizabeth City, North Carolina
27909 is a large ZIP code in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, part of Pasquotank County with a population of approximately 40,490 residents. At $61,499, the median household income here runs near the North Carolina average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $201,700, below the national average, with 67.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,039 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 72% single-family (decreasing), 8% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.6%, above the national average. About 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. About 26.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. At 39.1, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 27921, 27944, 27985.
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ZIP 27909 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27909 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $61k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $201k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,039 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.1 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27921 – Camden
- 27944 – Hertford
- 27985 – Winfall
- 27973 – Shawboro
- 27919 – Belvidere
- 27976 – South Mills
- 27958 – Moyock
- 27974 – Shiloh
- 27917 – Barco
- 27956 – Maple
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27921 | CAMDEN | 4,696 | $73,864 |
| 27944 | HERTFORD | 11,204 | $59,594 |
| 27985 | WINFALL | 325 | $52,250 |
| 27973 | SHAWBORO | 1,266 | $68,214 |
| 27919 | BELVIDERE | 785 | $56,088 |