Zip code 27589: Warrenton, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27589?

27589 is assigned to Warrenton, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27589 in?

27589 is mostly in Warren County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 27589?

About 6,739 people live in 27589, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 27589?

The median household income in 27589 is $46,730.

Q: What zip codes are near 27589?

The closest zip codes to 27589 are 27563, 27551, 27570, 27586, 27594.

Residential delivery areaWarren CountyEastern Time

Population

6,739

Median household income

$47K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$115K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$840/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

169 sq mi

40 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 27589

27589 is a rural zip code in Warrenton, North Carolina (Warren County), covering 169 sq mi of land. About 6,739 people live here, or 40 per square mile. The median resident is 46.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $46,730 a year, 42% below the national median of $80,734. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $115,300, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 64% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $840 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.4 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; transportation and moving goods; and management.

How 27589 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy19.9%
93rd
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%210th of 789 in NC
Unemployment rate9.1%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%90th of 799 in NC
Uninsured rate16.3%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%89th of 797 in NC
Median age46.6
90th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1236th of 802 in NC
Residents 65 and older24%
90th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%226th of 802 in NC
Self-employed workers14.2%
88th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%169th of 798 in NC
Poverty rate19.7%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%149th of 788 in NC
Government workers19.3%
82nd
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%200th of 798 in NC
Diversity index63.8
80th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4104th of 802 in NC
Rent-burdened renters57%
74th
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%167th of 760 in NC
Average commute27.4 min
59th
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min312th of 771 in NC
Veterans6.2%
55th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%508th of 801 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.428
43rd
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477410th of 781 in NC
Homeownership rate63.9%
39th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%626th of 788 in NC
Foreign-born residents6.2%
35th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%276th of 802 in NC
Residents under 1819.9%
30th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%434th of 802 in NC
Tech workers1.2%
17th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%471st of 798 in NC
Per capita income$27,477
13th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385633rd of 799 in NC
Work from home6.4%
13th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%544th of 799 in NC
Broadband access85.2%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%492nd of 788 in NC
Healthcare workers6.8%
13th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%617th of 798 in NC
Population6,739
11th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404386th of 802 in NC
Median gross rent$840
9th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228474th of 688 in NC
Median household income$46,730
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388643rd of 748 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher13.5%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%678th of 799 in NC
Population density40/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi671st of 802 in NC
Median earnings per worker$32,729
5th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279695th of 788 in NC
Median home value$115,300
4th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900676th of 757 in NC

Measure	27589	Warren	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Housing vacancy	19.9%	30.5%	12.5%	10.1%	93rd	210th of 789
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.1%	7.2%	4.7%	5.2%	91st	90th of 799
Uninsured rateWeakness	16.3%	10.8%	9.9%	8.4%	91st	89th of 797
Median age	46.6	49.6	39.1	38.9	90th	236th of 802
Residents 65 and older	24%	27.7%	17.2%	17.2%	90th	226th of 802
Self-employed workers	14.2%	13.5%	9.8%	10%	88th	169th of 798
Poverty rateWeakness	19.7%	21.1%	13%	12.5%	84th	149th of 788
Government workers	19.3%	16.4%	13.8%	14.5%	82nd	200th of 798
Diversity index	63.8	62.7	58.4	61.4	80th	104th of 802
Rent-burdened renters	57%	53.4%	48.9%	51.1%	74th	167th of 760
Average commute	27.4 min	29.5 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	59th	312th of 771
Veterans	6.2%	9.6%	7.4%	6.2%	55th	508th of 801
Income inequality (Gini)	0.428	0.513	0.477	0.483	43rd	410th of 781
Homeownership rate	63.9%	69.4%	66.6%	65.2%	39th	626th of 788
Foreign-born residents	6.2%	3.1%	9.1%	14.1%	35th	276th of 802
Residents under 18	19.9%	17.7%	21.8%	22%	30th	434th of 802
Tech workers	1.2%	2.2%	3.9%	3.8%	17th	471st of 798
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,477	$33,126	$41,385	$44,673	13th	633rd of 799
Work from home	6.4%	11%	16.3%	15.1%	13th	544th of 799
Broadband accessWeakness	85.2%	82.5%	90.1%	91%	13th	492nd of 788
Healthcare workers	6.8%	10.5%	9.5%	9.7%	13th	617th of 798
Population	6,739	18,795	10,730,404	334,922,499	11th	386th of 802
Median gross rent	$840	$790	$1,228	$1,413	9th	474th of 688
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,730	$50,638	$72,388	$80,734	7th	643rd of 748
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.5%	18.9%	35.7%	35.7%	7th	678th of 799
Population density	40/sq mi	44/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	671st of 802
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$32,729	$36,852	$46,279	$49,666	5th	695th of 788
Median home value	$115,300	$154,200	$288,900	$332,700	4th	676th of 757

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

25–34

11%

35–44

13%

45–54

15%

55–64

15%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

46.6

Under 18

19.9%

65 and over

24%

Race and ethnicity

White26%
Black53%
Hispanic9%
Asian0.3%
Native American6%
Pacific Islander0%
Other2%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

63.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

69.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.3%

Other

0.0%

Households

Households: 2,955
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 61.2%
Married couples: 31.9%
Living alone: 34.9%
Veterans (of adults): 6.2%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

29%

$50–75k

26%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

27589

$46,730

Warren Co.

$50,638

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,477

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.428

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27589

$115,300

Warren Co.

$154,200

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27589

$840

Warren Co.

$790

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

47%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

46%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,690
Owner-occupied: 63.9%
Vacant: 19.9%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 57%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 11.4%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

19%

10–19

18%

20–29

22%

30–44

22%

45–59

13%

60+

Average commute

27.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

15%

Transportation and moving

15%

Management

Office and admin

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Sales

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Computer and math

Engineering and science

0.4%

Industries

Manufacturing

17%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

12%

Construction

Education

Retail

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Information

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

0.9%

Median earnings per worker

$32,729

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27589	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$36,250	$74,888
Service	$27,104	$26,804
Sales and office	$25,417	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$42,283	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,854	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

38%

Some college

19%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 81.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
Households with broadband: 85.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 50.8%
No internet access: 12.9%
Without health insurance: 16.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Warrenton
State: North Carolina
County: Warren County
Center point: 36.3225° N, 78.1335° W
Land area: 169 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

27589 spans 2 counties

Warren County96% of land
Franklin County4% of land

Zip codes near 27589

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27563	Norlina, NC	8.4 mi	5,205	$36,287	$95,900
27551	Macon, NC	8.9 mi	1,836	$59,375	$175,000
27570	Ridgeway, NC	9.9 mi	0	—	—
27586	Vaughan, NC · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
27594	Wise, NC	11 mi	61	—	—
27556	Middleburg, NC	11 mi	142	—	—
27844	Hollister, NC	12 mi	3,334	$39,076	$105,200
27553	Manson, NC	15 mi	1,506	$43,952	$275,000
27537	Henderson, NC	15 mi	24,708	$57,834	$165,500
27816	Castalia, NC	15 mi	3,019	$33,718	$141,700
27536	Henderson, NC	15 mi	15,298	$39,985	$131,000
27850	Littleton, NC	15 mi	7,053	$65,672	$192,600

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Questions about 27589

What city is zip code 27589?

27589 is assigned to Warrenton, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27589 in?

27589 is mostly in Warren County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 27589?

About 6,739 people live in 27589, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27589 in?

27589 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 27589?

The median household income in 27589 is $46,730.

What zip codes are near 27589?

The closest zip codes to 27589 are 27563, 27551, 27570, 27586, 27594.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27589, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.