Zip code 27844: Hollister, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27844?

27844 is assigned to Hollister, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27844 in?

27844 is mostly in Halifax County, but it extends into 3 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 27844?

About 3,334 people live in 27844, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 27844?

The median household income in 27844 is $39,076.

Q: What zip codes are near 27844?

The closest zip codes to 27844 are 27816, 27589, 27850, 27586, 27868.

Residential delivery areaHalifax CountyEastern Time

Population

3,334

Median household income

$39K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$105K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$758/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

54 sq mi

62 people/sq mi

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

About 27844

27844 is a small-town zip code in Hollister, North Carolina (Halifax County), covering 54 sq mi of land. About 3,334 people live here, or 62 per square mile. The median resident is 41.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $39,076 a year, about 48% of the national median of $80,734. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $105,200, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $758 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.4 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and transportation and moving goods.

How 27844 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate11.5%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%45th of 799 in NC
Poverty rate26.9%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%63rd of 788 in NC
Government workers23.4%
92nd
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%111th of 798 in NC
Average commute34.4 min
90th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min74th of 771 in NC
Housing vacancy16.9%
90th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%254th of 789 in NC
Diversity index67.6
89th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.456th of 802 in NC
Residents 65 and older22.5%
85th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%274th of 802 in NC
Healthcare workers12.4%
84th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%171st of 798 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.471
76th
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477201st of 781 in NC
Uninsured rate10.1%
71st
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%361st of 797 in NC
Median age41.1
66th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1460th of 802 in NC
Homeownership rate74.7%
66th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%404th of 788 in NC
Rent-burdened renters51.8%
54th
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%262nd of 760 in NC
Veterans5.4%
44th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%593rd of 801 in NC
Residents under 1821.4%
43rd
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%337th of 802 in NC
Self-employed workers7%
19th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%618th of 798 in NC
Foreign-born residents2.7%
16th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%525th of 802 in NC
Median earnings per worker$36,638
13th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279608th of 788 in NC
Population density62/sq mi
9th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi577th of 802 in NC
Work from home5.5%
9th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%586th of 799 in NC
Tech workers0.7%
8th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%540th of 798 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher13.1%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%687th of 799 in NC
Population3,334
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404500th of 802 in NC
Median gross rent$758
5th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228584th of 688 in NC
Per capita income$21,699
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385750th of 799 in NC
Median household income$39,076
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388707th of 748 in NC
Median home value$105,200
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900700th of 757 in NC
Broadband access64.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%762nd of 788 in NC

Measure	27844	Halifax	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Unemployment rateWeakness	11.5%	9.3%	4.7%	5.2%	96th	45th of 799
Poverty rateWeakness	26.9%	22.8%	13%	12.5%	94th	63rd of 788
Government workers	23.4%	18.6%	13.8%	14.5%	92nd	111th of 798
Average commuteWeakness	34.4 min	25.6 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	90th	74th of 771
Housing vacancy	16.9%	18%	12.5%	10.1%	90th	254th of 789
Diversity index	67.6	59.6	58.4	61.4	89th	56th of 802
Residents 65 and older	22.5%	22.1%	17.2%	17.2%	85th	274th of 802
Healthcare workers	12.4%	9.7%	9.5%	9.7%	84th	171st of 798
Income inequality (Gini)	0.471	0.483	0.477	0.483	76th	201st of 781
Uninsured rate	10.1%	9.1%	9.9%	8.4%	71st	361st of 797
Median age	41.1	43.6	39.1	38.9	66th	460th of 802
Homeownership rate	74.7%	62.9%	66.6%	65.2%	66th	404th of 788
Rent-burdened renters	51.8%	49.4%	48.9%	51.1%	54th	262nd of 760
Veterans	5.4%	7%	7.4%	6.2%	44th	593rd of 801
Residents under 18	21.4%	21.2%	21.8%	22%	43rd	337th of 802
Self-employed workers	7%	9.4%	9.8%	10%	19th	618th of 798
Foreign-born residents	2.7%	2.7%	9.1%	14.1%	16th	525th of 802
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,638	$39,111	$46,279	$49,666	13th	608th of 788
Population density	62/sq mi	66/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	9th	577th of 802
Work from home	5.5%	8.4%	16.3%	15.1%	9th	586th of 799
Tech workers	0.7%	1.8%	3.9%	3.8%	8th	540th of 798
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.1%	16.1%	35.7%	35.7%	6th	687th of 799
Population	3,334	47,675	10,730,404	334,922,499	5th	500th of 802
Median gross rent	$758	$813	$1,228	$1,413	5th	584th of 688
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,699	$27,648	$41,385	$44,673	4th	750th of 799
Median household incomeWeakness	$39,076	$45,590	$72,388	$80,734	3rd	707th of 748
Median home value	$105,200	$106,200	$288,900	$332,700	3rd	700th of 757
Broadband accessWeakness	64.4%	75.4%	90.1%	91%	1st	762nd 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

18%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

12%

35–44

11%

45–54

11%

55–64

11%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

41.1

Under 18

21.4%

65 and over

22.5%

Race and ethnicity

White11%
Black34%
Hispanic2%
Asian2%
Native American44%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

67.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

87.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.4%

Households

Households: 1,359
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 67.3%
Married couples: 42.7%
Living alone: 28.8%
Veterans (of adults): 5.4%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

37%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

0.9%

Median household income

27844

$39,076

Halifax Co.

$45,590

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,699

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

26.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.471

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27844

$105,200

Halifax Co.

$106,200

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27844

$758

Halifax Co.

$813

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

47%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

51%

Boat, RV, van

0.3%

Housing units: 1,636
Owner-occupied: 74.7%
Vacant: 16.9%
Median year built: 1990
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 51.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 28.8%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.8%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

23%

30–44

42%

45–59

16%

60+

10%

Average commute

34.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

48.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

16%

Healthcare

12%

Transportation and moving

12%

Construction and repair

Production

Sales

Management

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Education

Food service

Arts, media and sports

0.8%

Computer and math

0.7%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.7%

Industries

Retail

17%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Manufacturing

12%

Construction

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Other services

Wholesale

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Information

0.6%

Median earnings per worker

$36,638

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

23.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27844	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$46,429	$74,888
Service	$17,679	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,000	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$46,538	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,313	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

32%

High school

32%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 68.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
Households with broadband: 64.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 38.4%
No internet access: 29.3%
Without health insurance: 10.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Hollister
State: North Carolina
County: Halifax County
Center point: 36.2427° N, 77.9464° W
Land area: 54 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

27844 spans 4 counties

Halifax County71% of land
Warren County21% of land
Nash County5% of land
Franklin County4% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Hollister (unincorporated)7% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 27844

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27816	Castalia, NC	12 mi	3,019	$33,718	$141,700
27589	Warrenton, NC	12 mi	6,739	$46,730	$115,300
27850	Littleton, NC	12 mi	7,053	$65,672	$192,600
27586	Vaughan, NC · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
27868	Red Oak, NC · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
27823	Enfield, NC	13 mi	6,553	$34,940	$89,800
27551	Macon, NC	14 mi	1,836	$59,375	$175,000
27891	Whitakers, NC	15 mi	4,865	$67,942	$146,600
27856	Nashville, NC	16 mi	17,081	$66,510	$194,600
27804	Rocky Mount, NC	19 mi	30,713	$61,359	$209,300
27870	Roanoke Rapids, NC	19 mi	24,958	$49,502	$124,300
27809	Battleboro, NC	19 mi	3,930	$88,750	$152,500

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Questions about 27844

What city is zip code 27844?

27844 is assigned to Hollister, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27844 in?

27844 is mostly in Halifax County, but it extends into 3 other counties.

What is the population of 27844?

About 3,334 people live in 27844, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27844 in?

27844 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 27844?

The median household income in 27844 is $39,076.

What zip codes are near 27844?

The closest zip codes to 27844 are 27816, 27589, 27850, 27586, 27868.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27844, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.