27979 ZIP Code – Sunbury, North Carolina
ZIP code 27979 is a small ZIP code located in Sunbury, North Carolina, within Gates County with a population of approximately 681 residents. At $54,554, the median household income here runs near the North Carolina average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $174,700 is below the national average, with 89.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $590 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 75% single-family (decreasing).
About 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 14.5%, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 52.1, above the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 27926, 27946, 27938.
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ZIP 27979 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27979 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 681 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $54k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $174k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $590 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 52.1 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.5% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27926 – Corapeake
- 27946 – Hobbsville
- 27938 – Gatesville
- 27919 – Belvidere
- 23438 – Suffolk
- 27976 – South Mills
- 27937 – Gates
- 27969 – Roduco
- 27980 – Tyner
- 27942 – Harrellsville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27926 | CORAPEAKE | 2,027 | $46,653 |
| 27946 | HOBBSVILLE | 1,155 | $63,611 |
| 27938 | GATESVILLE | 1,764 | $58,281 |
| 27919 | BELVIDERE | 785 | $56,088 |
| 23438 | SUFFOLK | 1,685 | $84,231 |