27801 ZIP Code
Rocky Mount, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27801 |
| City/Town: | Rocky Mount |
| County: | Edgecombe |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,356 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,488 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,229 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,904 |
| Median Home Value: | $97,100 |
| Land Area: | 66.6 sq miles
172.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.9134, -77.7257 |
Population Information (27801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,356 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,582 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,774 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,324 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,321 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,400 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,398 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,441 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,436 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,147 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,410 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,253 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,124 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,788 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 941 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 373 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $97,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $823 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,904 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,970 | 78.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,934 | 21.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,422 | 49.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,548 | 50.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,472 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 411 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,052 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,952 | 39.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,899 | 23.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 933 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,570 | 12.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 655 | 5.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,488 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $57,278 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $46,302 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,229 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,052 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,085 | 89.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 958 | 10.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,104 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,574 | 81.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,322 | 16.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 189 | 2.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,767 | 24.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 13,821 | 71.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 124 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 48 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 41 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 525 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 139 | 0.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 297 | 1.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 172 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 94 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27801 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 726 | 10.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 427 | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 677 | 9.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 912 | 13.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,252 | 18.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 927 | 13.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 744 | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 973 | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 293 | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 39 | 0.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27801 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,178 | 76.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 822 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 186 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 84 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 270 | 3.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 412 | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27801 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 265 | 3.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,198 | 14.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 101 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,219 | 15.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 701 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 80 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 324 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 646 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,838 | 22.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,059 | 13.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 262 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 382 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (27801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,898 | 87.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,223 | 52.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,302 | 48.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,410 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27801 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,106 | 73.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,514 | 36.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,498 | 21.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 786 | 11.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 110 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,904 | 27.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27801 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,332 | 71.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 66 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 496 | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 516 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 194 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 60 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 132 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,108 | 12.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27801 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 684 | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,070 | 12.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 725 | 8.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,033 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,319 | 14.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,110 | 12.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,278 | 14.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 494 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,182 | 13.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27801 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 91 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 360 | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,381 | 26.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,025 | 56.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 885 | 9.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 162 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27801 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,853 | 26.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 581 | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,370 | 62.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 146 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 20 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27801 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 816 | 11.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,988 | 28.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,602 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,564 | 22.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27801 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 521 | 15.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,322 | 38.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 691 | 20.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 259 | 7.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 501 | 14.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 61 | 1.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 46 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 21 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,316 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $492 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $823 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.38 |
Households (27801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,970 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,566 | 36.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 643 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,327 | 19.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,247 | 32.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,545 | 36.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,457 | 35.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.76 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.27 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27801 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,236 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,539 | 48.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,689 | 37.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 249 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 570 | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,181 | 44.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27801 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,122 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 34 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 448 | 10.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,975 | 47.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,119 | 27.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 546 | 13.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,418 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,101 | 7.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,308 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,757 | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 249 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,479 | 53.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,029 | 37.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27801 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,728 | 91.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,510 | 7.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 381 | 25.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,118 | 74.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 212 | 14.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 11 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,162 | 99.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 42 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 194 | 461.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 194 | 461.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 194 | 461.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 45 | 107.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 88 | 209.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27801 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,032 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,553 | 97.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 479 | 2.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 372 | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 46 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 40 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27801 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,970 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,011 | 86.2% | 89.4% |
Rocky Mount, NC27801