27970 ZIP Code – Roper, North Carolina
27970 is a ZIP code serving Roper, North Carolina in Washington County with a population of approximately 2,799 residents. At $32,905, the median household income here runs well below the North Carolina average and well below the U.S. average. The median home value of $92,100 is well below the national average, with 68.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $1,041, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 61% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 15.3%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 33.4%, well above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 20.8%, below the national average. The median age is 51.4, above the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 27928, 27962, 27860.
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ZIP 27970 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27970 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,799 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $32k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $92k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,041 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 51.4 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 33.4% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.8% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27928 – Creswell
- 27962 – Plymouth
- 27860 – Pantego
- 27932 – Edenton
- 27957 – Merry Hill
- 27846 – Jamesville
- 27983 – Windsor
- 27810 – Belhaven
- 27944 – Hertford
- 27925 – Columbia
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27928 | CRESWELL | 1,865 | $58,750 |
| 27962 | PLYMOUTH | 6,959 | $37,161 |
| 27860 | PANTEGO | 1,311 | $66,042 |
| 27932 | EDENTON | 12,881 | $49,814 |
| 27957 | MERRY HILL | 1,342 | $36,250 |