27853
Zip code 27853: Margarettsville, North Carolina
Population
585
Median household income
—
U.S. $81K
Median home value
$76K
U.S. $333K
Median rent
—
U.S. $1,413
Median age
48.3
U.S. 38.9
Land area
37 sq mi
16 people/sq mi
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 27853
27853 is a rural zip code in Margarettsville, North Carolina (Northampton County), covering 37 sq mi of land. About 585 people live here, or 16 per square mile. The median resident is 48.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $75,500. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 85.7 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and sales.
How 27853 compares
Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile
- Average commute85.7 min99thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min1st of 771 in NC
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%15th of 760 in NC
- Median age48.393rdU.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1193rd of 802 in NC
- Housing vacancy12.9%82ndU.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%369th of 789 in NC
- 79thU.S. 10% · NC 9.8%235th of 798 in NC
- 77thU.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%340th of 802 in NC
- Government workers16.8%71stU.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%283rd of 798 in NC
- Diversity index58.769thU.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4192nd of 802 in NC
- Residents under 1824.3%69thU.S. 22% · NC 21.8%191st of 802 in NC
- Median earnings per worker$55,39368thU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279113th of 788 in NC
- 62ndU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477303rd of 781 in NC
- Homeownership rate67.7%48thU.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%564th of 788 in NC
- 43rdU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%622nd of 797 in NC
- Per capita income$36,83440thU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385302nd of 799 in NC
- 29thU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%387th of 799 in NC
- Poverty rate6.5%22ndU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%654th of 788 in NC
- Work from home4.4%6thU.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%639th of 799 in NC
- Population density16/sq mi2ndU.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi774th of 802 in NC
- Population5851stU.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404735th of 802 in NC
- Median home value$75,5001stU.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900747th of 757 in NC
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%776th of 799 in NC
- Broadband access60.3%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%772nd of 788 in NC
- Veterans0%1stU.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%795th of 801 in NC
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%780th of 802 in NC
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%749th of 798 in NC
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%721st of 798 in NC
| Measure | 27853 | Northampton | NC | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteWeakness | 85.7 min | 29.9 min | 25.1 min | 26.4 min | 1st of 771 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 100% | 50.7% | 48.9% | 51.1% | 15th of 760 | |
| Median age | 48.3 | 52 | 39.1 | 38.9 | 193rd of 802 | |
| Housing vacancy | 12.9% | 26.2% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 369th of 789 | |
| Self-employed workers | 12.4% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 10% | 235th of 798 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 20.7% | 29.6% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 340th of 802 | |
| Government workers | 16.8% | 19.7% | 13.8% | 14.5% | 283rd of 798 | |
| Diversity index | 58.7 | 55 | 58.4 | 61.4 | 192nd of 802 | |
| Residents under 18 | 24.3% | 17.7% | 21.8% | 22% | 191st of 802 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $55,393 | $41,039 | $46,279 | $49,666 | 113th of 788 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.449 | 0.487 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 303rd of 781 | |
| Homeownership rate | 67.7% | 74.6% | 66.6% | 65.2% | 564th of 788 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6% | 8.6% | 9.9% | 8.4% | 622nd of 797 | |
| Per capita income | $36,834 | $32,746 | $41,385 | $44,673 | 302nd of 799 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.3% | 17.9% | 35.7% | 35.7% | 387th of 799 | |
| Poverty rate | 6.5% | 21.1% | 13% | 12.5% | 654th of 788 | |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 5.9% | 16.3% | 15.1% | 639th of 799 | |
| Population density | 16/sq mi | 32/sq mi | 221/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 774th of 802 | |
| Population | 585 | 16,931 | 10,730,404 | 334,922,499 | 735th of 802 | |
| Median home value | $75,500 | $114,500 | $288,900 | $332,700 | 747th of 757 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 8.1% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 776th of 799 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 60.3% | 74.3% | 90.1% | 91% | 772nd of 788 | |
| Veterans | 0% | 7.3% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 795th of 801 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 14.1% | 780th of 802 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.8% | 749th of 798 | |
| Healthcare workers | 3.5% | 9.4% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 721st of 798 |
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
20%Under 5
4%5–17
8%18–24
3%25–34
12%35–44
10%45–54
22%55–64
9%65–74
12%75+
Median age
48.3
Under 18
24.3%
65 and over
20.7%
Race and ethnicity
- White30%
- Black55%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial15%
Diversity index
58.7
U.S. 61.4
Foreign-born
0%
U.S. 14.1%
Born in state
65.6%
Language spoken at home (households)
English only
100%
Spanish
0%
Other Indo-European
0%
Asian / Pacific
0%
Other
0%
Households
- Households
- 257
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 57.2%
- Married couples
- 43.6%
- Living alone
- 42.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 0%
- Male / female
- 43% / 57%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
<$25k
21%
$25–50k
28%
$50–75k
4%
$75–100k
6%
$100–150k
14%
$150–200k
21%
$200k+
8%
Median household income
27853
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Northampton Co.
$50,086
North Carolina
$72,388
United States
$80,734
Per capita income
$36,834
U.S. $44,673
Poverty rate
6.5%
U.S. 12.5%
Households earning $150K+
28.4%
U.S. 23%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
U.S. 0.483
Housing
Median home value
27853
$75,500
Northampton Co.
$114,500
North Carolina
$288,900
United States
$332,700
Median gross rent
27853
—
Northampton Co.
$758
North Carolina
$1,228
United States
$1,413
Types of housing
Single-family
48%
2–4 units
0%
5–19 units
0%
20+ units
0%
Mobile home
52%
Boat, RV, van
0%
- Housing units
- 295
- Owner-occupied
- 67.7%
- Vacant
- 12.9%
- Median year built
- 1992
- Median rooms
- 5.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 100%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- —
Work and commute
How people get to work
Drove alone
53%
Carpooled
43%
Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Bicycle
0%
Worked from home
4%
Other
0%
Commute time (one way)
<10 min
14%
10–19
22%
20–29
10%
30–44
10%
45–59
2%
60+
43%
Average commute
85.7 min
U.S. 26.4 min
Unemployment
0%
U.S. 5.2%
In labor force
71.1%
U.S. 63.5%
Jobs and careers
What employed residents do, wherever they work
Occupations
Office and admin
30%
Transportation and moving
19%
Sales
17%
Education
12%
Construction and repair
10%
Production
6%
Healthcare
3%
Police and fire
2%
Management
0.6%
Business and finance
0%
Computer and math
0%
Engineering and science
0%
Legal and social services
0%
Arts, media and sports
0%
Food service
0%
Cleaning and personal care
0%
Farming, fishing and forestry
0%
Industries
Construction
27%
Transportation, warehousing and utilities
23%
Retail
17%
Education
14%
Manufacturing
8%
Health care and social assistance
8%
Public administration
3%
Wholesale
0.6%
Professional and technical services
0%
Restaurants and hotels
0%
Finance, insurance and real estate
0%
Admin, support and management
0%
Other services
0%
Information
0%
Arts and recreation
0%
Agriculture and mining
0%
Median earnings per worker
$55,393
U.S. $49,666
Self-employed
12.4%
U.S. 10%
Government workers
16.8%
U.S. 14.5%
Nonprofit workers
7%
U.S. 8.8%
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 27853 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $58,885 | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $39,615 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $56,429 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
No diploma
21%
High school
6%
Some college
40%
Associate's
10%
Bachelor's
14%
Graduate
9%
- High school graduate or higher
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 9.3%
- Households with broadband
- 60.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 45.1%
- No internet access
- 39.7%
- Without health insurance
- 6%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Margarettsville
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Northampton County
- Center point
- 36.5152° N, 77.3072° W
- Land area
- 37 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 27853
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23828 | Branchville, VA | 5.1 mi | $63,684 |
| 27876 | Seaboard, NC | 6.1 mi | $51,040 |
| 27877 | Severn, NC | 6.4 mi | — |
| 27862 | Pendleton, NC | 6.8 mi | $53,333 |
| 27820 | Conway, NC | 7.4 mi | $50,909 |
| 23827 | Boykins, VA | 9.3 mi | $62,727 |
| 27867 | Potecasi, NC · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 23844 | Drewryville, VA | 11 mi | — |
| 27866 | Pleasant Hill, NC | 12 mi | $63,036 |
| 27845 | Jackson, NC | 12 mi | $48,707 |
| 23874 | Newsoms, VA | 14 mi | $58,628 |
| 27897 | Woodland, NC | 14 mi | $56,694 |
Questions about 27853
What city is zip code 27853?
27853 is assigned to Margarettsville, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 27853 in?
27853 is in Northampton County, North Carolina.
What is the population of 27853?
About 585 people live in 27853, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 27853 in?
27853 is in Eastern Time.
What zip codes are near 27853?
The closest zip codes to 27853 are 23828, 27876, 27877, 27862, 27820.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27853, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.