Zip code 27909: Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27909?

27909 is assigned to Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27909 in?

27909 is in Pasquotank County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 27909?

About 40,869 people live in 27909, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 27909?

The median household income in 27909 is $66,732.

Q: What zip codes are near 27909?

The closest zip codes to 27909 are 27907, 27906, 27921, 27944, 27985.

Residential delivery areaPasquotank CountyEastern Time

Population

40,869

Median household income

$67K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$235K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,170/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

227 sq mi

180 people/sq mi

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

About 27909

27909 is a small-town zip code in Elizabeth City, North Carolina (Pasquotank County), covering 227 sq mi of land. About 40,869 people live here, or 180 per square mile. The median resident is 39.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $66,732 a year, 17% below the national median of $80,734. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $234,600, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,170 a month.

28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and management.

How 27909 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers25%
95th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%86th of 798 in NC
Veterans10.9%
92nd
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%145th of 801 in NC
Uninsured rate11%
76th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%304th of 797 in NC
Housing vacancy10.9%
75th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%456th of 789 in NC
Self-employed workers11.1%
70th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%305th of 798 in NC
Population40,869
69th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,40469th of 802 in NC
Diversity index58.8
69th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4188th of 802 in NC
Unemployment rate5.8%
65th
U.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%236th of 799 in NC
Residents 65 and older18.7%
65th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%443rd of 802 in NC
Average commute28 min
63rd
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min281st of 771 in NC
Healthcare workers9.9%
57th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%341st of 798 in NC
Median age39.7
55th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1527th of 802 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.440
54th
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477353rd of 781 in NC
Poverty rate11%
51st
U.S. 12.5% · NC 13%482nd of 788 in NC
Rent-burdened renters50.1%
48th
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%304th of 760 in NC
Homeownership rate67.5%
47th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%570th of 788 in NC
Broadband access91.7%
46th
U.S. 91% · NC 90.1%240th of 788 in NC
Residents under 1821.4%
43rd
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%340th of 802 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher27.6%
40th
U.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%297th of 799 in NC
Tech workers2.2%
37th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%316th of 798 in NC
Median gross rent$1,170
34th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228205th of 688 in NC
Work from home9.9%
34th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%362nd of 799 in NC
Median household income$66,732
31st
U.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388339th of 748 in NC
Per capita income$33,769
30th
U.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385405th of 799 in NC
Median home value$234,600
29th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900343rd of 757 in NC
Median earnings per worker$41,517
27th
U.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279418th of 788 in NC
Population density180/sq mi
20th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi361st of 802 in NC
Foreign-born residents2.6%
16th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%530th of 802 in NC

Measure	27909	Pasquotank	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Government workers	25%	25%	13.8%	14.5%	95th	86th of 798
Veterans	10.9%	10.9%	7.4%	6.2%	92nd	145th of 801
Uninsured rate	11%	11%	9.9%	8.4%	76th	304th of 797
Housing vacancy	10.9%	10.9%	12.5%	10.1%	75th	456th of 789
Self-employed workers	11.1%	11.1%	9.8%	10%	70th	305th of 798
Population	40,869	40,834	10,730,404	334,922,499	69th	69th of 802
Diversity index	58.8	58.8	58.4	61.4	69th	188th of 802
Unemployment rate	5.8%	5.9%	4.7%	5.2%	65th	236th of 799
Residents 65 and older	18.7%	18.6%	17.2%	17.2%	65th	443rd of 802
Average commute	28 min	28 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	63rd	281st of 771
Healthcare workers	9.9%	9.9%	9.5%	9.7%	57th	341st of 798
Median age	39.7	39.6	39.1	38.9	55th	527th of 802
Income inequality (Gini)	0.440	0.440	0.477	0.483	54th	353rd of 781
Poverty rate	11%	11%	13%	12.5%	51st	482nd of 788
Rent-burdened renters	50.1%	50.1%	48.9%	51.1%	48th	304th of 760
Homeownership rate	67.5%	67.5%	66.6%	65.2%	47th	570th of 788
Broadband access	91.7%	91.7%	90.1%	91%	46th	240th of 788
Residents under 18	21.4%	21.4%	21.8%	22%	43rd	340th of 802
Bachelor's degree or higher	27.6%	27.6%	35.7%	35.7%	40th	297th of 799
Tech workers	2.2%	2.2%	3.9%	3.8%	37th	316th of 798
Median gross rent	$1,170	$1,170	$1,228	$1,413	34th	205th of 688
Work from home	9.9%	9.9%	16.3%	15.1%	34th	362nd of 799
Median household income	$66,732	$66,589	$72,388	$80,734	31st	339th of 748
Per capita income	$33,769	$33,719	$41,385	$44,673	30th	405th of 799
Median home value	$234,600	$234,600	$288,900	$332,700	29th	343rd of 757
Median earnings per worker	$41,517	$41,498	$46,279	$49,666	27th	418th of 788
Population density	180/sq mi	180/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	20th	361st of 802
Foreign-born residents	2.6%	2.6%	9.1%	14.1%	16th	530th of 802

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

15%

5–17

10%

18–24

14%

25–34

13%

35–44

10%

45–54

13%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.7

Under 18

21.4%

65 and over

18.7%

Race and ethnicity

White54%
Black34%
Hispanic6%
Asian1%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.5%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

58.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

51.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.5%

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.3%

Households

Households: 15,804
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 67.9%
Married couples: 47.8%
Living alone: 27.3%
Veterans (of adults): 10.9%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

16%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

27909

$66,732

Pasquotank Co.

$66,589

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$33,769

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.440

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27909

$234,600

Pasquotank Co.

$234,600

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27909

$1,170

Pasquotank Co.

$1,170

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

73%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

12%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 17,740
Owner-occupied: 67.5%
Vacant: 10.9%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 50.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23.5%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

73%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

36%

20–29

12%

30–44

12%

45–59

60+

15%

Average commute

28 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

14%

Healthcare

10%

Management

10%

Construction and repair

Sales

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Production

Education

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.7%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

14%

Education

11%

Retail

10%

Public administration

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Other services

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$41,517

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

25%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27909	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$53,744	$74,888
Service	$28,191	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,620	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$57,712	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,813	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

27%

Some college

23%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

19%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.9%
Households with broadband: 91.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 78.8%
No internet access: 6.8%
Without health insurance: 11%
Limited-English households: 0.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Elizabeth City
State: North Carolina
County: Pasquotank County
Center point: 36.2886° N, 76.2687° W
Land area: 227 sq mi
Water area: 27 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Elizabeth City5% of zip

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

Zip codes near 27909

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27907	Elizabeth City, NC · PO box	0.8 mi	—	—	—
27906	Elizabeth City, NC · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
27921	Camden, NC	7.3 mi	5,063	$94,473	$341,000
27944	Hertford, NC	11 mi	11,358	$67,938	$236,900
27985	Winfall, NC	12 mi	317	$63,233	—
27930	Hertford, NC · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
27919	Belvidere, NC	13 mi	936	$102,883	$173,200
27973	Shawboro, NC	13 mi	1,117	$86,375	$322,200
27976	South Mills, NC	14 mi	4,309	$91,314	$349,800
27958	Moyock, NC	16 mi	14,408	$112,177	$404,900
27917	Barco, NC	16 mi	725	—	—
27974	Shiloh, NC	16 mi	858	$80,395	$228,500

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Questions about 27909

What city is zip code 27909?

27909 is assigned to Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27909 in?

27909 is in Pasquotank County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 27909?

About 40,869 people live in 27909, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27909 in?

27909 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 27909?

The median household income in 27909 is $66,732.

What zip codes are near 27909?

The closest zip codes to 27909 are 27907, 27906, 27921, 27944, 27985.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27909, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.