27909 ZIP Code
Elizabeth City, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27909 |
| City/Town: | Elizabeth City |
| County: | Pasquotank |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,490 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,499 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,758 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,462 |
| Median Home Value: | $201,700 |
| Land Area: | 226.9 sq miles
587.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 26.6 sq miles
68.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.2886, -76.2687 |
Population Information (27909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,490 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,096 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,394 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,360 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,555 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,448 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,583 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,678 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,755 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,081 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,398 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,531 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,926 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,236 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,000 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 939 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $201,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,039 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,462 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,439 | 88.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,023 | 11.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,919 | 64.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,520 | 35.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,866 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 896 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,971 | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,932 | 28.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,037 | 25.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,753 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,803 | 17.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,474 | 8.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27909 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,499 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,579 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,326 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,758 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,623 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,830 | 94.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,093 | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,950 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,548 | 70.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,108 | 23.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,099 | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 75 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,907 | 56.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 14,363 | 35.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 140 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 544 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 513 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,995 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 984 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,501 | 6.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 885 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,159 | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 448 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27909 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 629 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 797 | 5.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,617 | 10.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,398 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,799 | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,813 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,106 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,515 | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,136 | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 629 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27909 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,172 | 79.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,083 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 7 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 550 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 245 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,351 | 7.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27909 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 264 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,332 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,002 | 11.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 590 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,971 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 803 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 100 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,496 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,260 | 7.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,658 | 26.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,183 | 6.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 631 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,540 | 8.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.6% | 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 (27909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,660 | 85.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,870 | 63.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,938 | 36.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,163 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27909 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,700 | 75.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,806 | 37.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,978 | 25.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 934 | 6.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 289 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,721 | 17.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27909 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,947 | 68.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 434 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 637 | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 543 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 621 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 388 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 418 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,474 | 14.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27909 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 88 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,062 | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,902 | 22.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,711 | 15.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,809 | 16.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,576 | 9.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,516 | 8.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,120 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 637 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,041 | 11.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27909 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 88 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,075 | 6.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,125 | 17.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,768 | 55.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,748 | 15.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 658 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27909 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 977 | 6.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,746 | 11.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,105 | 78.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 356 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 76 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 168 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27909 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 952 | 6.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,641 | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,250 | 34.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,596 | 29.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27909 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 970 | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 953 | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,288 | 13.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,688 | 17.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,052 | 30.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,533 | 15.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 318 | 3.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 117 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27909 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,487 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $548 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,039 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.38 |
Households (27909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,439 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,582 | 49.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,735 | 17.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,619 | 17.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,445 | 28.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,566 | 29.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,028 | 32.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27909 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,186 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,565 | 34.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,284 | 51.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 545 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,488 | 9.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,615 | 28.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27909 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,049 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 566 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 435 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,031 | 40.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,814 | 18.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,203 | 31.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,053 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,521 | 11.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,823 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,886 | 15.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 528 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,769 | 47.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,589 | 44.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27909 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,801 | 83.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,242 | 15.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,868 | 45.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,338 | 53.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,299 | 20.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 36 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 39,336 | 97.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 942 | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,154 | 122.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,154 | 122.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,154 | 122.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 114 | 12.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 29 | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 17 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 590 | 62.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 2 | 0.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27909 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,130 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 36,243 | 95.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,887 | 4.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,178 | 3.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 115 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 550 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 44 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27909 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,439 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,303 | 92.6% | 89.4% |
Elizabeth City, NC27909