ZIP Code 27870, North Carolina
ZIP Code 27870 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 27870 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Halifax County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 24,958. The land area covers 65.18 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,958 | ±755 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs | ±1.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 10,569 | ±441 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 12,060 | ±419 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,569 | ±441 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,491 | ±335 |
| Median Home Value | $124,300 | ±$11,820 |
| Median Gross Rent | $873 | ±$48 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,502 | ±$4,135 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,709 | ±$2,199 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% | ±3.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4,967 | ±833 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.3% | ±2.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 10,319 | ±647 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.2% | ±2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 46,992 (2024)
ID: 109998
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PO BOX 38, HALIFAX NC 27839-0038
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular public school district Serving District | PK-13 | Burlington, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Littleton, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Roanoke Rapids, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Jackson, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Roanoke Rapids, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Roanoke Rapids, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Gaston, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Weldon, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Hollister, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Gaston, NC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Halifax Community College
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College | 4.3 mi away | 100 College Drive, Weldon, NC, 27890 |
2525362551
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ROANOKE RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 319 ROANOKE AVE, ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC, 27870 |
(252) 533-2890
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WELDON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 6 W 1ST ST, WELDON, NC, 27890 |
(252) 536-3837
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HALIFAX COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 33 GRANVILLE ST, HALIFAX, NC, 27839 |
(252) 583-3631
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LITTLETON PUBLIC LIBRARY (WC JONES MEMORIAL)
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 114 EAST SOUTH MAIN ST, LITTLETON, NC, 27850 |
(252) 586-3608
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NORTHAMPTON COUNTY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 207 W JEFFERSON ST, JACKSON, NC, 27845 |
(252) 534-3571
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ENFIELD LIBRARY
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 103 SOUTH RAILROAD ST, ENFIELD, NC, 27823 |
(252) 445-5203
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RICHARDSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 20.0 mi away | 100 SPRING STREET, EMPORIA, VA, 23847 |
(434) 634-2539
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WHITAKERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.1 mi away | 106 W. PIPPEN ST., WHITAKERS, NC, 27891 |
(252) 437-1100
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BRUNSWICK COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 24.5 mi away | 133 WEST HICKS STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE, VA, 23868 |
(434) 848-2418
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC US, located 3.9 miles from ZCTA5 27870. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49.5° | 30.0° | 39.8° | 3.66" | — |
| February | 52.5° | 31.7° | 42.1° | 2.93" | — |
| March | 59.8° | 37.4° | 48.6° | 4.32" | — |
| April | 70.1° | 46.3° | 58.2° | 3.60" | — |
| May | 77.8° | 56.6° | 67.2° | 3.43" | — |
| June | 85.3° | 65.4° | 75.3° | 5.05" | — |
| July | 89.4° | 69.7° | 79.6° | 5.37" | — |
| August | 87.5° | 67.9° | 77.7° | 5.23" | — |
| September | 81.7° | 61.8° | 71.7° | 5.49" | — |
| October | 71.4° | 50.2° | 60.8° | 3.59" | — |
| November | 61.1° | 39.8° | 50.4° | 3.32" | — |
| December | 52.7° | 33.8° | 43.3° | 3.50" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Rosemary CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| Roanoke Rapids city | City | 2.9 mi | — |
| Weldon town | Town | 4.5 mi | — |
| South Weldon CDP | CDP | 5.2 mi | — |
| Gaston town | Town | 5.5 mi | — |
| Garysburg town | Town | 7.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 27870. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.