Zip code 27839: Halifax, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27839?

27839 is assigned to Halifax, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27839 in?

27839 is in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 27839?

About 3,279 people live in 27839, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 27839?

The median household income in 27839 is $48,094.

Q: What zip codes are near 27839?

The closest zip codes to 27839 are 27887, 27845, 27890, 27823, 27831.

Residential delivery areaHalifax CountyEastern Time

Population

3,279

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$94K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$926/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

50.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

140 sq mi

24 people/sq mi

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

About 27839

27839 is a rural zip code in Halifax, North Carolina (Halifax County), covering 140 sq mi of land. About 3,279 people live here, or 24 per square mile. The median resident is 50.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $48,094 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $94,100, or 2.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $926 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.3 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; production and manufacturing; and construction and repair.

How 27839 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy23.7%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%160th of 789 in NC
Median age50.1
95th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1158th of 802 in NC
Rent-burdened renters63.4%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%95th of 760 in NC
Poverty rate19.5%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%153rd of 788 in NC
Residents 65 and older20.4%
76th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%350th of 802 in NC
Unemployment rate6.2%
71st
U.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%201st of 799 in NC
Diversity index58
68th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4207th of 802 in NC
Veterans7%
66th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%394th of 801 in NC
Homeownership rate69.8%
53rd
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%522nd of 788 in NC
Healthcare workers9.7%
53rd
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%360th of 798 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.432
47th
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477386th of 781 in NC
Government workers13%
44th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%478th of 798 in NC
Work from home8.8%
27th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%418th of 799 in NC
Self-employed workers7.5%
26th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%579th of 798 in NC
Average commute22.3 min
25th
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min604th of 771 in NC
Uninsured rate3.8%
20th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%722nd of 797 in NC
Median gross rent$926
16th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228378th of 688 in NC
Median earnings per worker$38,000
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279552nd of 788 in NC
Foreign-born residents2.4%
14th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%547th of 802 in NC
Tech workers0.9%
11th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%517th of 798 in NC
Median household income$48,094
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388636th of 748 in NC
Per capita income$24,142
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385708th of 799 in NC
Population3,279
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404503rd of 802 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher12.6%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%701st of 799 in NC
Population density24/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi741st of 802 in NC
Residents under 1811.3%
3rd
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%712th of 802 in NC
Median home value$94,100
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900725th of 757 in NC
Broadband access67.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%757th of 788 in NC

Measure	27839	Halifax	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Housing vacancy	23.7%	18%	12.5%	10.1%	96th	160th of 789
Median age	50.1	43.6	39.1	38.9	95th	158th of 802
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	63.4%	49.4%	48.9%	51.1%	90th	95th of 760
Poverty rateWeakness	19.5%	22.8%	13%	12.5%	83rd	153rd of 788
Residents 65 and older	20.4%	22.1%	17.2%	17.2%	76th	350th of 802
Unemployment rate	6.2%	9.3%	4.7%	5.2%	71st	201st of 799
Diversity index	58	59.6	58.4	61.4	68th	207th of 802
Veterans	7%	7%	7.4%	6.2%	66th	394th of 801
Homeownership rate	69.8%	62.9%	66.6%	65.2%	53rd	522nd of 788
Healthcare workers	9.7%	9.7%	9.5%	9.7%	53rd	360th of 798
Income inequality (Gini)	0.432	0.483	0.477	0.483	47th	386th of 781
Government workers	13%	18.6%	13.8%	14.5%	44th	478th of 798
Work from home	8.8%	8.4%	16.3%	15.1%	27th	418th of 799
Self-employed workers	7.5%	9.4%	9.8%	10%	26th	579th of 798
Average commute	22.3 min	25.6 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	25th	604th of 771
Uninsured rateStrength	3.8%	9.1%	9.9%	8.4%	20th	722nd of 797
Median gross rent	$926	$813	$1,228	$1,413	16th	378th of 688
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,000	$39,111	$46,279	$49,666	16th	552nd of 788
Foreign-born residents	2.4%	2.7%	9.1%	14.1%	14th	547th of 802
Tech workers	0.9%	1.8%	3.9%	3.8%	11th	517th of 798
Median household incomeWeakness	$48,094	$45,590	$72,388	$80,734	7th	636th of 748
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,142	$27,648	$41,385	$44,673	7th	708th of 799
Population	3,279	47,675	10,730,404	334,922,499	5th	503rd of 802
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.6%	16.1%	35.7%	35.7%	5th	701st of 799
Population density	24/sq mi	66/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	741st of 802
Residents under 18	11.3%	21.2%	21.8%	22%	3rd	712th of 802
Median home value	$94,100	$106,200	$288,900	$332,700	2nd	725th of 757
Broadband accessWeakness	67.2%	75.4%	90.1%	91%	1st	757th of 788

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

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

35–44

17%

45–54

19%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

50.1

Under 18

11.3%

65 and over

20.4%

Race and ethnicity

White38%
Black52%
Hispanic2%
Asian2%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

74%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.6%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,307
Average household size: 1.9
Family households: 45.4%
Married couples: 30.2%
Living alone: 50%
Veterans (of adults): 7%
Male / female: 62% / 38%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

$150–200k

0.4%

$200k+

Median household income

27839

$48,094

Halifax Co.

$45,590

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,142

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.432

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27839

$94,100

Halifax Co.

$106,200

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27839

$926

Halifax Co.

$813

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

62%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

34%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,714
Owner-occupied: 69.8%
Vacant: 23.7%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 63.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 46%
Home value to income: 2.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.5%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

25%

10–19

17%

20–29

30%

30–44

19%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

39.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

16%

Production

16%

Construction and repair

12%

Office and admin

10%

Healthcare

10%

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Education

Computer and math

0.9%

Engineering and science

0.3%

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

24%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

13%

Health care and social assistance

Other services

Public administration

Retail

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$38,000

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

2.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27839	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$47,396	$74,888
Service	$33,553	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,844	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$41,184	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,018	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

45%

Some college

14%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 79.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
Households with broadband: 67.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 39.3%
No internet access: 24%
Without health insurance: 3.8%
Limited-English households: 0.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Halifax
State: North Carolina
County: Halifax County
Center point: 36.2849° N, 77.5569° W
Land area: 140 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 27839

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27887	Tillery, NC · PO box	4.6 mi	—	—	—
27845	Jackson, NC	8.8 mi	2,033	$48,707	$87,000
27890	Weldon, NC	9.1 mi	2,258	$36,875	$94,800
27823	Enfield, NC	10 mi	6,553	$34,940	$89,800
27831	Garysburg, NC	12 mi	2,362	$36,136	$87,300
27870	Roanoke Rapids, NC	12 mi	24,958	$49,502	$124,300
27874	Scotland Neck, NC	14 mi	3,464	$33,250	$74,800
27869	Rich Square, NC	14 mi	1,834	$43,301	$115,200
27876	Seaboard, NC	16 mi	1,164	$51,040	$84,500
27866	Pleasant Hill, NC	16 mi	577	$63,036	$166,700
27891	Whitakers, NC	17 mi	4,865	$67,942	$146,600
27872	Roxobel, NC	18 mi	326	$39,167	$99,600

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Questions about 27839

What city is zip code 27839?

27839 is assigned to Halifax, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27839 in?

27839 is in Halifax County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 27839?

About 3,279 people live in 27839, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27839 in?

27839 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 27839?

The median household income in 27839 is $48,094.

What zip codes are near 27839?

The closest zip codes to 27839 are 27887, 27845, 27890, 27823, 27831.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27839, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.