27847 ZIP Code
Kelford, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27847 |
| City/Town: | Kelford |
| County: | Bertie |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 1,140 |
| Median Household Income: | $28,750 |
| Per Capita Income: | $16,328 |
| Total Housing Units: | 511 |
| Median Home Value: | $58,800 |
| Land Area: | 45.3 sq miles
117.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.1782, -77.2019 |
Population Information (27847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 1,140 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 714 | 62.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 426 | 37.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 12 | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 112 | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 50 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 34 | 3.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 29 | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 235 | 20.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 179 | 15.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 125 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 139 | 12.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 70 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 101 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 49 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 5 | 0.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $58,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,081 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 511 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 436 | 85.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 75 | 14.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 278 | 63.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 158 | 36.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 903 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 37 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 112 | 12.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 455 | 50.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 45 | 5.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 82 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 120 | 13.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 52 | 5.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27847 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $28,750 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $41,865 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $55,240 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $16,328 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 541 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 536 | 99.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 5 | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 417 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 412 | 76.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 124 | 23.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 107 | 9.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,023 | 89.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 8 | 0.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6 | 0.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8 | 0.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 8 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27847 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 11 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 34 | 7.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 166 | 38.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 22 | 5.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 48 | 11.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 96 | 22.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 44 | 10.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4 | 0.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 5 | 1.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 6 | 1.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27847 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 469 | 87.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 22 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 3 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 0 | 0.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27847 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 4 | 0.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 108 | 20.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 15 | 2.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 61 | 11.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 5 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 112 | 20.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 110 | 20.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 94 | 17.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 25 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1 | 0.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.6% | 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 (27847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 993 | 87.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 341 | 29.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 793 | 69.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 145 | 12.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27847 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 354 | 81.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 197 | 45.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 113 | 25.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 60 | 13.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 74 | 17.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27847 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 283 | 55.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 228 | 44.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27847 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 6 | 1.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 42 | 8.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 82 | 16.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 106 | 20.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 75 | 14.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 37 | 7.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 39 | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 71 | 13.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 53 | 10.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27847 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 18 | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 115 | 22.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 336 | 65.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 19 | 3.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 23 | 4.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27847 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6 | 1.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 146 | 33.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 230 | 52.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 49 | 11.2% | 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: | 5 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27847 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 24 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 110 | 25.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 224 | 51.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 78 | 17.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27847 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 101 | 36.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 152 | 54.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 21 | 7.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3 | 1.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1 | 0.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27847 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,042 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $529 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,081 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.83 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.98 | 2.38 |
Households (27847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 436 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 140 | 32.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1 | 0.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 127 | 29.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 154 | 35.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 105 | 24.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 131 | 30.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27847 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 581 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 376 | 64.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 132 | 22.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 5 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 68 | 11.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 84 | 14.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27847 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 208 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 11 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 111 | 53.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 51 | 24.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 19 | 9.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 16 | 7.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 957 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 29 | 3.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 1,138 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 363 | 31.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 8 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 269 | 74.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 86 | 23.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27847 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 977 | 85.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 163 | 14.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 8 | 4.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 146 | 89.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 10 | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 5.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 1,140 | 100.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 0 | 0.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 0 | -- | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 0 | -- | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 0 | -- | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | -- | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | -- | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | -- | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 0 | -- | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | -- | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27847 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,128 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 1,119 | 99.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9 | 0.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5 | 0.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27847 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 436 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 333 | 76.4% | 89.4% |
Kelford, NC27847