27870 ZIP Code
Roanoke Rapids, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27870 |
| City/Town: | Roanoke Rapids |
| County: | Halifax |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,279 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,416 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,014 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,763 |
| Median Home Value: | $115,300 |
| Land Area: | 65.2 sq miles
168.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.5 sq miles
6.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.4252, -77.6951 |
Population Information (27870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,279 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,763 | 46.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,516 | 53.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,593 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,099 | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,270 | 9.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,526 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,437 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,969 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,755 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,041 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,929 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,792 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,010 | 11.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,358 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 500 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $115,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $804 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,763 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,423 | 88.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,340 | 11.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,163 | 59.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,260 | 40.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,354 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,033 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,766 | 10.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,175 | 35.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,575 | 20.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,414 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,168 | 12.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,223 | 7.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27870 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $44,416 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $60,519 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $55,101 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,014 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,028 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,869 | 89.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,138 | 10.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,074 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,101 | 72.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,336 | 23.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 391 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 41 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,132 | 48.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,594 | 41.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 146 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 276 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 61 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 520 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,550 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,016 | 4.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,165 | 4.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 388 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 217 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 551 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27870 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 709 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,079 | 10.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,288 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,213 | 11.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,424 | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,601 | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,234 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,192 | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 428 | 4.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 255 | 2.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27870 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,783 | 78.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,052 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 98 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 173 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 608 | 6.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27870 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 199 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 357 | 3.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,418 | 14.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 230 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,095 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 483 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 184 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 275 | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 684 | 6.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,957 | 30.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 807 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 451 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 729 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27870 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 (27870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,410 | 88.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,192 | 52.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,853 | 50.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,730 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27870 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,882 | 66.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,895 | 37.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,366 | 22.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,207 | 11.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 181 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,754 | 26.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27870 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,331 | 62.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 417 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 358 | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 316 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 417 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 311 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 349 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,264 | 19.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27870 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 58 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 529 | 4.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,153 | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,144 | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,053 | 17.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,111 | 9.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,442 | 12.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,578 | 13.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 865 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 830 | 7.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27870 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 78 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 876 | 7.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,313 | 28.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,109 | 51.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,279 | 10.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 108 | 0.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27870 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,451 | 23.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 811 | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,682 | 64.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 326 | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 134 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27870 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 809 | 7.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,908 | 37.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,216 | 30.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,490 | 23.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27870 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 743 | 12.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,872 | 30.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,356 | 22.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 693 | 11.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 767 | 12.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 561 | 9.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 157 | 2.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 14 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27870 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,132 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $451 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $804 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.38 |
Households (27870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,423 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,087 | 39.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,269 | 12.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,489 | 14.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,156 | 39.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,176 | 30.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,678 | 35.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27870 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,349 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,623 | 38.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,405 | 47.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 378 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 764 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,558 | 38.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27870 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,737 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 456 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 266 | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,535 | 44.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,527 | 26.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 953 | 16.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,186 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,322 | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,140 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,005 | 19.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 448 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,671 | 53.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,886 | 37.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27870 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,242 | 88.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,832 | 11.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,754 | 61.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 821 | 29.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 265 | 9.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 257 | 9.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,523 | 97.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 266 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 756 | 284.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 756 | 284.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 756 | 284.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 16 | 6.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 203 | 76.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 327 | 122.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 19 | 7.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27870 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,686 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,407 | 94.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,279 | 5.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 818 | 3.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 118 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 203 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 140 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27870 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,423 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,070 | 87.0% | 89.4% |
Roanoke Rapids, NC27870