Zip code 27870: Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27870?

27870 is assigned to Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27870 in?

27870 is in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 27870?

About 24,958 people live in 27870, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 27870?

The median household income in 27870 is $49,502.

Q: What zip codes are near 27870?

The closest zip codes to 27870 are 27890, 27832, 27831, 27850, 27842.

Residential delivery areaHalifax CountyEastern Time

Population

24,958

Median household income

$50K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$124K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$873/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

65 sq mi

383 people/sq mi

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

About 27870

27870 is a small-town zip code in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina (Halifax County), covering 65 sq mi of land. About 24,958 people live here, or 383 per square mile. The median resident is 41.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $49,502 a year, 39% below the national median of $80,734. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $124,300, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 58% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $873 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.1 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and production and manufacturing.

How 27870 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate9.3%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%84th of 799 in NC
Poverty rate20.2%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%139th of 788 in NC
Government workers20.4%
85th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%164th of 798 in NC
Housing vacancy12.4%
80th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%391st of 789 in NC
Residents 65 and older20.4%
76th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%351st of 802 in NC
Diversity index60.8
74th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4151st of 802 in NC
Veterans7.7%
74th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%317th of 801 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.459
69th
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477259th of 781 in NC
Uninsured rate9.5%
68th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%402nd of 797 in NC
Median age41.3
67th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1443rd of 802 in NC
Residents under 1823.4%
62nd
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%226th of 802 in NC
Healthcare workers9.4%
49th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%383rd of 798 in NC
Self-employed workers8.9%
45th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%486th of 798 in NC
Population24,958
40th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404158th of 802 in NC
Work from home9.6%
32nd
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%374th of 799 in NC
Average commute23.1 min
30th
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min559th of 771 in NC
Population density383/sq mi
29th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi244th of 802 in NC
Homeownership rate58.4%
29th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%676th of 788 in NC
Rent-burdened renters44.8%
29th
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%425th of 760 in NC
Tech workers1.8%
29th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%372nd of 798 in NC
Median earnings per worker$40,395
22nd
U.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279471st of 788 in NC
Foreign-born residents3.2%
19th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%483rd of 802 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher18.6%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%523rd of 799 in NC
Per capita income$28,709
15th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385595th of 799 in NC
Broadband access85.2%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%489th of 788 in NC
Median gross rent$873
11th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228431st of 688 in NC
Median household income$49,502
8th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388623rd of 748 in NC
Median home value$124,300
6th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900656th of 757 in NC

Measure	27870	Halifax	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.3%	9.3%	4.7%	5.2%	92nd	84th of 799
Poverty rateWeakness	20.2%	22.8%	13%	12.5%	85th	139th of 788
Government workers	20.4%	18.6%	13.8%	14.5%	85th	164th of 798
Housing vacancy	12.4%	18%	12.5%	10.1%	80th	391st of 789
Residents 65 and older	20.4%	22.1%	17.2%	17.2%	76th	351st of 802
Diversity index	60.8	59.6	58.4	61.4	74th	151st of 802
Veterans	7.7%	7%	7.4%	6.2%	74th	317th of 801
Income inequality (Gini)	0.459	0.483	0.477	0.483	69th	259th of 781
Uninsured rate	9.5%	9.1%	9.9%	8.4%	68th	402nd of 797
Median age	41.3	43.6	39.1	38.9	67th	443rd of 802
Residents under 18	23.4%	21.2%	21.8%	22%	62nd	226th of 802
Healthcare workers	9.4%	9.7%	9.5%	9.7%	49th	383rd of 798
Self-employed workers	8.9%	9.4%	9.8%	10%	45th	486th of 798
Population	24,958	47,675	10,730,404	334,922,499	40th	158th of 802
Work from home	9.6%	8.4%	16.3%	15.1%	32nd	374th of 799
Average commute	23.1 min	25.6 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	30th	559th of 771
Population density	383/sq mi	66/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	29th	244th of 802
Homeownership rate	58.4%	62.9%	66.6%	65.2%	29th	676th of 788
Rent-burdened renters	44.8%	49.4%	48.9%	51.1%	29th	425th of 760
Tech workers	1.8%	1.8%	3.9%	3.8%	29th	372nd of 798
Median earnings per worker	$40,395	$39,111	$46,279	$49,666	22nd	471st of 788
Foreign-born residents	3.2%	2.7%	9.1%	14.1%	19th	483rd of 802
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.6%	16.1%	35.7%	35.7%	17th	523rd of 799
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,709	$27,648	$41,385	$44,673	15th	595th of 799
Broadband accessWeakness	85.2%	75.4%	90.1%	91%	13th	489th of 788
Median gross rent	$873	$813	$1,228	$1,413	11th	431st of 688
Median household incomeWeakness	$49,502	$45,590	$72,388	$80,734	8th	623rd of 748
Median home value	$124,300	$106,200	$288,900	$332,700	6th	656th 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

17%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

11%

35–44

10%

45–54

14%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.3

Under 18

23.4%

65 and over

20.4%

Race and ethnicity

White46%
Black42%
Hispanic5%
Asian1%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.2%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

60.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

74.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.3%

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 10,569
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 63.3%
Married couples: 39.1%
Living alone: 30.6%
Veterans (of adults): 7.7%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

27870

$49,502

Halifax Co.

$45,590

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,709

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.459

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27870

$124,300

Halifax Co.

$106,200

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27870

$873

Halifax Co.

$813

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

67%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

20%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 12,060
Owner-occupied: 58.4%
Vacant: 12.4%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 20.7%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

75%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

0.0%

Walked

0.6%

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

27%

10–19

33%

20–29

12%

30–44

13%

45–59

60+

10%

Average commute

23.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

13%

Transportation and moving

11%

Production

11%

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Education

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Food service

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

0.6%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.1%

Industries

Manufacturing

17%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Education

12%

Retail

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Other services

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Wholesale

0.9%

Agriculture and mining

0.6%

Arts and recreation

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$40,395

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

20.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27870	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$52,399	$74,888
Service	$23,099	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,327	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$42,331	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,345	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

36%

Some college

23%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
Households with broadband: 85.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 75.9%
No internet access: 13.4%
Without health insurance: 9.5%
Limited-English households: 0.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Roanoke Rapids
State: North Carolina
County: Halifax County
Center point: 36.4252° N, 77.6951° W
Land area: 65 sq mi
Water area: 2.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Roanoke Rapids15% of zip
South Rosemary (unincorporated)9% of zip

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

Zip codes near 27870

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27890	Weldon, NC	6 mi	2,258	$36,875	$94,800
27832	Gaston, NC	7 mi	2,783	$52,194	$113,600
27831	Garysburg, NC	7.4 mi	2,362	$36,136	$87,300
27850	Littleton, NC	10 mi	7,053	$65,672	$192,600
27842	Henrico, NC	11 mi	1,538	$91,202	$490,600
27866	Pleasant Hill, NC	12 mi	577	$63,036	$166,700
23887	Valentines, VA	12 mi	631	$77,614	$277,300
27839	Halifax, NC	12 mi	3,279	$48,094	$94,100
23879	Skippers, VA	13 mi	386	$51,250	$217,600
27845	Jackson, NC	15 mi	2,033	$48,707	$87,000
27823	Enfield, NC	15 mi	6,553	$34,940	$89,800
23857	Gasburg, VA	15 mi	352	$79,583	—

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Questions about 27870

What city is zip code 27870?

27870 is assigned to Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27870 in?

27870 is in Halifax County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 27870?

About 24,958 people live in 27870, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27870 in?

27870 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 27870?

The median household income in 27870 is $49,502.

What zip codes are near 27870?

The closest zip codes to 27870 are 27890, 27832, 27831, 27850, 27842.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27870, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.