Zip code 27889: Washington, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27889?

27889 is assigned to Washington, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27889 in?

27889 is mostly in Beaufort County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 27889?

About 24,371 people live in 27889, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 27889?

The median household income in 27889 is $53,179.

Q: What zip codes are near 27889?

The closest zip codes to 27889 are 27865, 27817, 27837, 27846, 27879.

Residential delivery areaBeaufort CountyEastern Time

Population

24,371

Median household income

$53K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$194K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$865/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

176 sq mi

138 people/sq mi

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

About 27889

27889 is a small-town zip code in Washington, North Carolina (Beaufort County), covering 176 sq mi of land. About 24,371 people live here, or 138 per square mile. The median resident is 46.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $53,179 a year, 34% below the national median of $80,734. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $194,200, or 3.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 61% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $865 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.1 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and production and manufacturing.

How 27889 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents 65 and older25.2%
92nd
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%184th of 802 in NC
Median age46.9
91st
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1221st of 802 in NC
Veterans10.1%
90th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%173rd of 801 in NC
Housing vacancy13.9%
84th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%336th of 789 in NC
Government workers19.9%
84th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%173rd of 798 in NC
Poverty rate16.6%
75th
U.S. 12.5% · NC 13%242nd of 788 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.469
75th
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477208th of 781 in NC
Uninsured rate10%
71st
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%364th of 797 in NC
Healthcare workers10.7%
67th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%270th of 798 in NC
Diversity index57
65th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4226th of 802 in NC
Rent-burdened renters54.6%
65th
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%205th of 760 in NC
Self-employed workers9%
46th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%469th of 798 in NC
Population24,371
39th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404162nd of 802 in NC
Homeownership rate60.9%
34th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%658th of 788 in NC
Per capita income$33,729
30th
U.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385406th of 799 in NC
Average commute23.1 min
30th
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min557th of 771 in NC
Unemployment rate3.8%
30th
U.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%442nd of 799 in NC
Foreign-born residents5.2%
30th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%330th of 802 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher21.7%
25th
U.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%429th of 799 in NC
Work from home8.3%
24th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%449th of 799 in NC
Median home value$194,200
20th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900467th of 757 in NC
Broadband access87%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%420th of 788 in NC
Population density138/sq mi
17th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi409th of 802 in NC
Residents under 1817.1%
15th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%561st of 802 in NC
Median earnings per worker$37,204
14th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279584th of 788 in NC
Median household income$53,179
12th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388569th of 748 in NC
Median gross rent$865
11th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228439th of 688 in NC
Tech workers0.7%
8th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%535th of 798 in NC

Measure	27889	Beaufort	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Residents 65 and older	25.2%	25.6%	17.2%	17.2%	92nd	184th of 802
Median age	46.9	47.7	39.1	38.9	91st	221st of 802
Veterans	10.1%	9.3%	7.4%	6.2%	90th	173rd of 801
Housing vacancy	13.9%	21%	12.5%	10.1%	84th	336th of 789
Government workers	19.9%	19.3%	13.8%	14.5%	84th	173rd of 798
Poverty rate	16.6%	17.8%	13%	12.5%	75th	242nd of 788
Income inequality (Gini)	0.469	0.465	0.477	0.483	75th	208th of 781
Uninsured rate	10%	9%	9.9%	8.4%	71st	364th of 797
Healthcare workers	10.7%	12.3%	9.5%	9.7%	67th	270th of 798
Diversity index	57	50.2	58.4	61.4	65th	226th of 802
Rent-burdened renters	54.6%	51%	48.9%	51.1%	65th	205th of 760
Self-employed workers	9%	9.6%	9.8%	10%	46th	469th of 798
Population	24,371	44,499	10,730,404	334,922,499	39th	162nd of 802
Homeownership rate	60.9%	69.5%	66.6%	65.2%	34th	658th of 788
Per capita income	$33,729	$34,495	$41,385	$44,673	30th	406th of 799
Average commute	23.1 min	24.8 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	30th	557th of 771
Unemployment rate	3.8%	3.9%	4.7%	5.2%	30th	442nd of 799
Foreign-born residents	5.2%	3.6%	9.1%	14.1%	30th	330th of 802
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.7%	21.2%	35.7%	35.7%	25th	429th of 799
Work from home	8.3%	8.9%	16.3%	15.1%	24th	449th of 799
Median home value	$194,200	$192,700	$288,900	$332,700	20th	467th of 757
Broadband accessWeakness	87%	87.5%	90.1%	91%	19th	420th of 788
Population density	138/sq mi	53/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	17th	409th of 802
Residents under 18	17.1%	19.1%	21.8%	22%	15th	561st of 802
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,204	$39,356	$46,279	$49,666	14th	584th of 788
Median household incomeWeakness	$53,179	$58,357	$72,388	$80,734	12th	569th of 748
Median gross rent	$865	$871	$1,228	$1,413	11th	439th of 688
Tech workers	0.7%	1.1%	3.9%	3.8%	8th	535th 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

13%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

12%

35–44

12%

45–54

15%

55–64

14%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

46.9

Under 18

17.1%

65 and over

25.2%

Race and ethnicity

White59%
Black26%
Hispanic11%
Asian0.3%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.3%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

72.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

91%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.8%

Asian / Pacific

0.4%

Other

Households

Households: 11,086
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 65.2%
Married couples: 43.6%
Living alone: 29.8%
Veterans (of adults): 10.1%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

27889

$53,179

Beaufort Co.

$58,357

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$33,729

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.469

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27889

$194,200

Beaufort Co.

$192,700

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27889

$865

Beaufort Co.

$871

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

0.1%

Housing units: 12,871
Owner-occupied: 60.9%
Vacant: 13.9%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23.9%
Home value to income: 3.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

Transit

0.0%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

24%

10–19

31%

20–29

13%

30–44

17%

45–59

60+

Average commute

23.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

13%

Office and admin

13%

Production

11%

Healthcare

11%

Management

10%

Transportation and moving

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Food service

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

0.7%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.3%

Industries

Manufacturing

17%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Retail

11%

Construction

Other services

Education

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Information

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

0.9%

Median earnings per worker

$37,204

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27889	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$52,167	$74,888
Service	$26,190	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,952	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$38,472	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,590	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

29%

Some college

27%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
Households with broadband: 87%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 74.5%
No internet access: 12.1%
Without health insurance: 10%
Limited-English households: 2.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Washington
State: North Carolina
County: Beaufort County
Center point: 35.5804° N, 77.0250° W
Land area: 176 sq mi
Water area: 12 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

27889 spans 3 counties

Beaufort County90% of land
Pitt County8% of land
Martin County2% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Washington4% of zip
River Road (unincorporated)4% of zip

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

Zip codes near 27889

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27865	Pinetown, NC	9.1 mi	2,387	$72,708	$184,800
27817	Chocowinity, NC	9.4 mi	7,834	$77,017	$173,300
27837	Grimesland, NC	11 mi	6,489	$69,830	$161,400
27846	Jamesville, NC	14 mi	3,022	$55,147	$99,300
27879	Simpson, NC	14 mi	307	$32,500	$110,400
27814	Blounts Creek, NC	15 mi	1,671	$77,368	$166,700
27858	Greenville, NC	15 mi	58,774	$59,713	$251,100
27884	Stokes, NC	16 mi	1,892	$64,306	$114,700
27892	Williamston, NC	17 mi	13,262	$48,223	$113,900
27808	Bath, NC	17 mi	2,220	$90,472	$372,500
27835	Greenville, NC · PO box	18 mi	—	—	—
27962	Plymouth, NC	19 mi	7,043	$41,774	$114,500

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Questions about 27889

What city is zip code 27889?

27889 is assigned to Washington, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27889 in?

27889 is mostly in Beaufort County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 27889?

About 24,371 people live in 27889, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27889 in?

27889 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 27889?

The median household income in 27889 is $53,179.

What zip codes are near 27889?

The closest zip codes to 27889 are 27865, 27817, 27837, 27846, 27879.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27889, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.