Zip code 27890: Weldon, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27890?

27890 is assigned to Weldon, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27890 in?

27890 is in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 27890?

About 2,258 people live in 27890, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 27890?

The median household income in 27890 is $36,875.

Q: What zip codes are near 27890?

The closest zip codes to 27890 are 27831, 27870, 27866, 27845, 27839.

Residential delivery areaHalifax CountyEastern Time

Population

2,258

Median household income

$37K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$95K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$730/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

9.2 sq mi

245 people/sq mi

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

About 27890

27890 is a small-town zip code in Weldon, North Carolina (Halifax County), covering 9.2 sq mi of land. About 2,258 people live here, or 245 per square mile. The median resident is 38.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $36,875 a year, about 46% of the national median of $80,734. 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $94,800, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 50% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $730 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.4 minutes each way, and 1% 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 27890 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate28.2%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%50th of 788 in NC
Healthcare workers13.9%
92nd
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%109th of 798 in NC
Unemployment rate8.2%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%105th of 799 in NC
Residents under 1826.7%
85th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%101st of 802 in NC
Government workers19.9%
84th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%176th of 798 in NC
Housing vacancy13.2%
82nd
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%358th of 789 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.480
81st
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477163rd of 781 in NC
Veterans7.5%
72nd
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%337th of 801 in NC
Rent-burdened renters51.3%
52nd
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%274th of 760 in NC
Uninsured rate6.6%
48th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%590th of 797 in NC
Median age38.6
47th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1569th of 802 in NC
Residents 65 and older16.1%
47th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%545th of 802 in NC
Average commute24.4 min
39th
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min474th of 771 in NC
Diversity index30.8
24th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4571st of 802 in NC
Population density245/sq mi
23rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi312th of 802 in NC
Homeownership rate49.7%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%720th of 788 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher13%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%690th of 799 in NC
Population2,258
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404568th of 802 in NC
Median gross rent$730
4th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228610th of 688 in NC
Foreign-born residents0.7%
4th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%686th of 802 in NC
Per capita income$20,580
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385763rd of 799 in NC
Broadband access78.6%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%674th of 788 in NC
Median earnings per worker$30,625
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279735th of 788 in NC
Self-employed workers4.5%
3rd
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%718th of 798 in NC
Median household income$36,875
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388721st of 748 in NC
Median home value$94,800
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900724th of 757 in NC
Work from home1.4%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%735th of 799 in NC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%716th of 798 in NC

Measure	27890	Halifax	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Poverty rateWeakness	28.2%	22.8%	13%	12.5%	95th	50th of 788
Healthcare workers	13.9%	9.7%	9.5%	9.7%	92nd	109th of 798
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.2%	9.3%	4.7%	5.2%	88th	105th of 799
Residents under 18	26.7%	21.2%	21.8%	22%	85th	101st of 802
Government workers	19.9%	18.6%	13.8%	14.5%	84th	176th of 798
Housing vacancy	13.2%	18%	12.5%	10.1%	82nd	358th of 789
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.480	0.483	0.477	0.483	81st	163rd of 781
Veterans	7.5%	7%	7.4%	6.2%	72nd	337th of 801
Rent-burdened renters	51.3%	49.4%	48.9%	51.1%	52nd	274th of 760
Uninsured rate	6.6%	9.1%	9.9%	8.4%	48th	590th of 797
Median age	38.6	43.6	39.1	38.9	47th	569th of 802
Residents 65 and older	16.1%	22.1%	17.2%	17.2%	47th	545th of 802
Average commute	24.4 min	25.6 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	39th	474th of 771
Diversity index	30.8	59.6	58.4	61.4	24th	571st of 802
Population density	245/sq mi	66/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	23rd	312th of 802
Homeownership rateWeakness	49.7%	62.9%	66.6%	65.2%	17th	720th of 788
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13%	16.1%	35.7%	35.7%	6th	690th of 799
Population	2,258	47,675	10,730,404	334,922,499	4th	568th of 802
Median gross rent	$730	$813	$1,228	$1,413	4th	610th of 688
Foreign-born residents	0.7%	2.7%	9.1%	14.1%	4th	686th of 802
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,580	$27,648	$41,385	$44,673	3rd	763rd of 799
Broadband accessWeakness	78.6%	75.4%	90.1%	91%	3rd	674th of 788
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,625	$39,111	$46,279	$49,666	3rd	735th of 788
Self-employed workers	4.5%	9.4%	9.8%	10%	3rd	718th of 798
Median household incomeWeakness	$36,875	$45,590	$72,388	$80,734	2nd	721st of 748
Median home value	$94,800	$106,200	$288,900	$332,700	2nd	724th of 757
Work from home	1.4%	8.4%	16.3%	15.1%	1st	735th of 799
Tech workers	0%	1.8%	3.9%	3.8%	1st	716th 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

21%

5–17

12%

18–24

25–34

35–44

10%

45–54

17%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

38.6

Under 18

26.7%

65 and over

16.1%

Race and ethnicity

White14%
Black82%
Hispanic1.0%
Asian0%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.5%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

30.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

0.7%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.4%

Households

Households: 947
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 63.5%
Married couples: 18%
Living alone: 30.8%
Veterans (of adults): 7.5%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

41%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

27890

$36,875

Halifax Co.

$45,590

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,580

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

28.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.480

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27890

$94,800

Halifax Co.

$106,200

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27890

$730

Halifax Co.

$813

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

74%

2–4 units

10%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,091
Owner-occupied: 49.7%
Vacant: 13.2%
Median year built: 1958
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 51.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 39.8%
Home value to income: 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

68%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

18%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

40%

10–19

26%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

24.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

49.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

17%

Healthcare

14%

Transportation and moving

14%

Sales

13%

Food service

Construction and repair

Production

Education

Police and fire

Business and finance

Management

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

0.7%

Engineering and science

0.4%

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

22%

Restaurants and hotels

16%

Retail

15%

Manufacturing

10%

Education

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Construction

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.9%

Information

0.4%

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$30,625

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

4.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27890	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$61,103	$74,888
Service	$19,329	$26,804
Sales and office	$14,342	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$78,221	$49,199
Production and transportation	$22,941	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

30%

Some college

25%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 79.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
Households with broadband: 78.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70.3%
No internet access: 14.8%
Without health insurance: 6.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Weldon
State: North Carolina
County: Halifax County
Center point: 36.4142° N, 77.5877° W
Land area: 9.2 sq mi
Water area: 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

Weldon32% of zip
South Weldon (unincorporated)5% of zip
Roanoke Rapids2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 27890

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27831	Garysburg, NC	3.5 mi	2,362	$36,136	$87,300
27870	Roanoke Rapids, NC	6 mi	24,958	$49,502	$124,300
27866	Pleasant Hill, NC	8.4 mi	577	$63,036	$166,700
27845	Jackson, NC	8.7 mi	2,033	$48,707	$87,000
27839	Halifax, NC	9.1 mi	3,279	$48,094	$94,100
27876	Seaboard, NC	11 mi	1,164	$51,040	$84,500
27832	Gaston, NC	11 mi	2,783	$52,194	$113,600
23879	Skippers, VA	12 mi	386	$51,250	$217,600
27887	Tillery, NC · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
27823	Enfield, NC	16 mi	6,553	$34,940	$89,800
27850	Littleton, NC	16 mi	7,053	$65,672	$192,600
27842	Henrico, NC	17 mi	1,538	$91,202	$490,600

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Questions about 27890

What city is zip code 27890?

27890 is assigned to Weldon, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27890 in?

27890 is in Halifax County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 27890?

About 2,258 people live in 27890, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27890 in?

27890 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 27890?

The median household income in 27890 is $36,875.

What zip codes are near 27890?

The closest zip codes to 27890 are 27831, 27870, 27866, 27845, 27839.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27890, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.