Zip code 27872: Roxobel, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27872?

27872 is assigned to Roxobel, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27872 in?

27872 is in Bertie County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 27872?

About 326 people live in 27872, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 27872?

The median household income in 27872 is $39,167.

Q: What zip codes are near 27872?

The closest zip codes to 27872 are 27847, 27869, 27849, 27805, 27897.

Residential delivery areaBertie CountyEastern Time

Population

326

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$39K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$100K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,100/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

2 sq mi

161 people/sq mi

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

About 27872

27872 is a small-town zip code in Roxobel, North Carolina (Bertie County), covering 2 sq mi of land. About 326 people live here, or 161 per square mile. The median resident is 43.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $39,167 a year, about 49% of the national median of $80,734. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $99,600, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 67% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,100 a month.

25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.2 minutes each way, and 24% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in business and finance; sales; and education.

How 27872 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 326 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Rent-burdened renters77.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%44th of 760 in NC
Uninsured rate22.4%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%32nd of 797 in NC
Residents 65 and older28.2%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%122nd of 802 in NC
Housing vacancy19.1%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%222nd of 789 in NC
Work from home23.9%
86th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%83rd of 799 in NC
Median age43.6
80th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1353rd of 802 in NC
Unemployment rate6.6%
75th
U.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%173rd of 799 in NC
Diversity index61.5
75th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4139th of 802 in NC
Self-employed workers9.2%
49th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%447th of 798 in NC
Homeownership rate67.4%
47th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%571st of 788 in NC
Veterans5.4%
44th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%587th of 801 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher24.7%
33rd
U.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%359th of 799 in NC
Government workers11.3%
29th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%567th of 798 in NC
Median gross rent$1,100
28th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228252nd of 688 in NC
Average commute22.2 min
24th
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min608th of 771 in NC
Tech workers1.4%
20th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%433rd of 798 in NC
Poverty rate6.1%
19th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%667th of 788 in NC
Population density161/sq mi
18th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi383rd of 802 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.394
16th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477608th of 781 in NC
Per capita income$27,276
12th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385636th of 799 in NC
Foreign-born residents1.8%
11th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%600th of 802 in NC
Residents under 1814.1%
6th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%657th of 802 in NC
Median household income$39,167
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388704th of 748 in NC
Median home value$99,600
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900709th of 757 in NC
Median earnings per worker$27,500
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279757th of 788 in NC
Population326
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404754th of 802 in NC
Broadband access73.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%731st of 788 in NC
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%752nd of 798 in NC

Measure	27872	Bertie	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	77.3%	45.2%	48.9%	51.1%	99th	44th of 760
Uninsured rateWeakness	22.4%	9.9%	9.9%	8.4%	97th	32nd of 797
Residents 65 and older	28.2%	25.3%	17.2%	17.2%	96th	122nd of 802
Housing vacancy	19.1%	20.5%	12.5%	10.1%	92nd	222nd of 789
Work from home	23.9%	4.3%	16.3%	15.1%	86th	83rd of 799
Median age	43.6	46.6	39.1	38.9	80th	353rd of 802
Unemployment rate	6.6%	5.1%	4.7%	5.2%	75th	173rd of 799
Diversity index	61.5	52.6	58.4	61.4	75th	139th of 802
Self-employed workers	9.2%	14.5%	9.8%	10%	49th	447th of 798
Homeownership rate	67.4%	72.7%	66.6%	65.2%	47th	571st of 788
Veterans	5.4%	5.8%	7.4%	6.2%	44th	587th of 801
Bachelor's degree or higher	24.7%	19%	35.7%	35.7%	33rd	359th of 799
Government workers	11.3%	26%	13.8%	14.5%	29th	567th of 798
Median gross rent	$1,100	$839	$1,228	$1,413	28th	252nd of 688
Average commute	22.2 min	24.7 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	24th	608th of 771
Tech workers	1.4%	0.5%	3.9%	3.8%	20th	433rd of 798
Poverty rateStrength	6.1%	16.1%	13%	12.5%	19th	667th of 788
Population density	161/sq mi	25/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	18th	383rd of 802
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.394	0.488	0.477	0.483	16th	608th of 781
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,276	$28,769	$41,385	$44,673	12th	636th of 799
Foreign-born residents	1.8%	2%	9.1%	14.1%	11th	600th of 802
Residents under 18	14.1%	16.2%	21.8%	22%	6th	657th of 802
Median household incomeWeakness	$39,167	$48,750	$72,388	$80,734	3rd	704th of 748
Median home value	$99,600	$98,500	$288,900	$332,700	2nd	709th of 757
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$27,500	$39,727	$46,279	$49,666	2nd	757th of 788
Population	326	17,170	10,730,404	334,922,499	1st	754th of 802
Broadband accessWeakness	73.6%	71.6%	90.1%	91%	1st	731st of 788
Healthcare workers	0%	16.1%	9.5%	9.7%	1st	752nd 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

Under 5

5–17

26%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

16%

55–64

18%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

43.6

Under 18

14.1%

65 and over

28.2%

Race and ethnicity

White42%
Black44%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial13%

Diversity index

61.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

82.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 144
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 49.3%
Married couples: 36.1%
Living alone: 50.7%
Veterans (of adults): 5.4%
Male / female: 39% / 61%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

13%

$25–50k

47%

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

18%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

27872

$39,167

Bertie Co.

$48,750

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,276

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

6.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.394

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27872

$99,600

Bertie Co.

$98,500

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27872

$1,100

Bertie Co.

$839

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

69%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.6%

20+ units

Mobile home

31%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 178
Owner-occupied: 67.4%
Vacant: 19.1%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 77.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 13.6%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

71%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

24%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

19%

10–19

29%

20–29

19%

30–44

24%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Business and finance

22%

Sales

22%

Education

14%

Office and admin

13%

Management

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Computer and math

Police and fire

0.7%

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

26%

Retail

18%

Education

16%

Wholesale

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Other services

Construction

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Health care and social assistance

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$27,500

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27872	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$35,580	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$20,000	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$59,583	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

27%

Some college

21%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 85.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.8%
Households with broadband: 73.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59.7%
No internet access: 19.4%
Without health insurance: 22.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Roxobel
State: North Carolina
County: Bertie County
Center point: 36.2009° N, 77.2460° W
Land area: 2 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Roxobel48% of zip

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

Zip codes near 27872

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27847	Kelford, NC	2.9 mi	1,044	$62,205	$64,800
27869	Rich Square, NC	5.9 mi	1,834	$43,301	$115,200
27849	Lewiston Woodville, NC	8.7 mi	1,089	$46,594	$53,700
27805	Aulander, NC	8.8 mi	2,517	$52,679	$99,400
27897	Woodland, NC	8.8 mi	1,194	$56,694	$109,200
27874	Scotland Neck, NC	10 mi	3,464	$33,250	$74,800
27867	Potecasi, NC · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
27887	Tillery, NC · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
27910	Ahoskie, NC	15 mi	10,487	$43,144	$118,200
27820	Conway, NC	15 mi	2,201	$50,909	$130,500
27857	Oak City, NC	16 mi	1,099	$61,389	$84,700
27845	Jackson, NC	16 mi	2,033	$48,707	$87,000

Questions about 27872

What city is zip code 27872?

27872 is assigned to Roxobel, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27872 in?

27872 is in Bertie County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 27872?

About 326 people live in 27872, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27872 in?

27872 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 27872?

The median household income in 27872 is $39,167.

What zip codes are near 27872?

The closest zip codes to 27872 are 27847, 27869, 27849, 27805, 27897.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27872, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.