27944 ZIP Code
Hertford, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27944 |
| City/Town: | Hertford |
| County: | Perquimans |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,204 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,594 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,620 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,990 |
| Median Home Value: | $219,400 |
| Land Area: | 175.1 sq miles
453.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 26.8 sq miles
69.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.1809, -76.4032 |
Population Information (27944 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,204 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,272 | 47.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,932 | 52.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 52.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 348 | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 691 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 449 | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 606 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 426 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 799 | 7.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,172 | 10.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,377 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 691 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,232 | 11.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,001 | 17.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,100 | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 312 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27944 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $219,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,048 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,990 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,926 | 82.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,064 | 17.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,836 | 77.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,090 | 22.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27944 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,684 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 352 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 909 | 10.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,777 | 32.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,250 | 25.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 748 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 861 | 9.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 787 | 9.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27944 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,594 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,866 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $76,463 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,620 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27944 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,534 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,304 | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 224 | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,093 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,019 | 70.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,026 | 23.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 243 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27944 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,058 | 71.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,495 | 22.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 55 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 211 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 373 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 509 | 4.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 410 | 3.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 126 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 104 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 11 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 169 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27944 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 167 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 210 | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 632 | 12.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 506 | 10.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 447 | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 865 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 790 | 16.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 926 | 18.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 252 | 5.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 131 | 2.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27944 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,454 | 80.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 330 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 12 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 21 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 129 | 3.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 254 | 5.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 38.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27944 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 119 | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 388 | 9.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 553 | 12.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 83 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 416 | 9.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 269 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 64 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 272 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 206 | 4.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 917 | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 433 | 10.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 177 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 407 | 9.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27944 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.8% | 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 (27944 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,052 | 89.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,954 | 62.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,805 | 51.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,107 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27944 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,987 | 60.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,650 | 53.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,080 | 42.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 416 | 8.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 189 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 594 | 12.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27944 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,218 | 70.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 14 | 0.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 87 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 142 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 34 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 35 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 75 | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,358 | 22.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 27 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27944 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 650 | 10.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,182 | 19.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,355 | 22.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 671 | 11.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 777 | 13.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 488 | 8.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 264 | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 158 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 445 | 7.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27944 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 3 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 244 | 4.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,194 | 19.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,229 | 53.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,207 | 20.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 113 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27944 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 244 | 5.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 879 | 17.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,609 | 73.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 106 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 35 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 41 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27944 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 216 | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,446 | 29.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,903 | 38.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,361 | 27.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27944 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 346 | 9.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 500 | 13.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 468 | 12.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 380 | 9.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,055 | 27.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 730 | 19.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 317 | 8.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 40 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27944 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,520 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $489 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,048 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.38 |
Households (27944 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,926 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,543 | 51.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 486 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 869 | 17.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,392 | 28.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,004 | 20.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,404 | 48.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.26 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.73 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27944 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,679 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,306 | 27.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,726 | 58.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 201 | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 295 | 6.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,067 | 22.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27944 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,867 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 28 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 154 | 8.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 806 | 43.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 419 | 22.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 460 | 24.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27944 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,362 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,018 | 10.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,159 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,486 | 22.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 136 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,201 | 48.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,149 | 46.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27944 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,403 | 83.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,716 | 15.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 570 | 33.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,141 | 66.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 612 | 35.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 5 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27944 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,906 | 97.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 68 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 298 | 438.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 298 | 438.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 298 | 438.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 81 | 119.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 8 | 11.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 23 | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 136 | 200.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27944 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,856 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,454 | 96.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 402 | 3.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 277 | 2.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 67 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 46 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27944 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,926 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,381 | 88.9% | 89.4% |
Hertford, NC27944