Zip code 27925: Columbia, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27925?

27925 is assigned to Columbia, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27925 in?

27925 is in Tyrrell County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 27925?

About 3,382 people live in 27925, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 27925?

The median household income in 27925 is $41,522.

Q: What zip codes are near 27925?

The closest zip codes to 27925 are 27928, 27953, 27826, 27824, 27978.

Residential delivery areaTyrrell CountyEastern Time

Population

3,382

Median household income

$42K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$161K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$644/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

47.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

302 sq mi

11 people/sq mi

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

About 27925

27925 is a rural zip code in Columbia, North Carolina (Tyrrell County), covering 302 sq mi of land. About 3,382 people live here, or 11 per square mile. The median resident is 47.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $41,522 a year, about 51% of the national median of $80,734. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $161,100, or 3.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $644 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.3 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and legal and social services.

How 27925 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy29.2%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%115th of 789 in NC
Residents 65 and older30.4%
97th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%95th of 802 in NC
Median age47.6
92nd
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1209th of 802 in NC
Average commute34.3 min
90th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min78th of 771 in NC
Government workers21.7%
89th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%134th of 798 in NC
Uninsured rate13.9%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%160th of 797 in NC
Veterans8.6%
82nd
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%255th of 801 in NC
Poverty rate18.5%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%187th of 788 in NC
Healthcare workers11.9%
80th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%193rd of 798 in NC
Homeownership rate77.4%
72nd
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%335th of 788 in NC
Diversity index56.4
64th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4237th of 802 in NC
Rent-burdened renters52.2%
56th
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%250th of 760 in NC
Tech workers2.8%
48th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%252nd of 798 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.424
40th
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477436th of 781 in NC
Foreign-born residents5.6%
32nd
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%313th of 802 in NC
Work from home8.6%
26th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%435th of 799 in NC
Median home value$161,100
12th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900575th of 757 in NC
Residents under 1816.4%
12th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%589th of 802 in NC
Unemployment rate2.6%
11th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%591st of 799 in NC
Per capita income$23,742
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385725th of 799 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher13.2%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%683rd of 799 in NC
Broadband access81.1%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%624th of 788 in NC
Population3,382
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404496th of 802 in NC
Median household income$41,522
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388693rd of 748 in NC
Median earnings per worker$30,263
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279741st of 788 in NC
Median gross rent$644
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228666th of 688 in NC
Population density11/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi789th of 802 in NC
Self-employed workers2.4%
1st
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%753rd of 798 in NC

Measure	27925	Tyrrell	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Housing vacancy	29.2%	30.6%	12.5%	10.1%	98th	115th of 789
Residents 65 and older	30.4%	30.8%	17.2%	17.2%	97th	95th of 802
Median age	47.6	47.8	39.1	38.9	92nd	209th of 802
Average commuteWeakness	34.3 min	34.2 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	90th	78th of 771
Government workers	21.7%	21.6%	13.8%	14.5%	89th	134th of 798
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.9%	13.9%	9.9%	8.4%	86th	160th of 797
Veterans	8.6%	8.6%	7.4%	6.2%	82nd	255th of 801
Poverty rateWeakness	18.5%	18.7%	13%	12.5%	81st	187th of 788
Healthcare workers	11.9%	11.9%	9.5%	9.7%	80th	193rd of 798
Homeownership rate	77.4%	77.8%	66.6%	65.2%	72nd	335th of 788
Diversity index	56.4	56.2	58.4	61.4	64th	237th of 802
Rent-burdened renters	52.2%	52.2%	48.9%	51.1%	56th	250th of 760
Tech workers	2.8%	2.7%	3.9%	3.8%	48th	252nd of 798
Income inequality (Gini)	0.424	0.422	0.477	0.483	40th	436th of 781
Foreign-born residents	5.6%	5.7%	9.1%	14.1%	32nd	313th of 802
Work from home	8.6%	8.5%	16.3%	15.1%	26th	435th of 799
Median home value	$161,100	$164,500	$288,900	$332,700	12th	575th of 757
Residents under 18	16.4%	16.2%	21.8%	22%	12th	589th of 802
Unemployment rateStrength	2.6%	2.8%	4.7%	5.2%	11th	591st of 799
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,742	$23,668	$41,385	$44,673	6th	725th of 799
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.2%	13%	35.7%	35.7%	6th	683rd of 799
Broadband accessWeakness	81.1%	80.9%	90.1%	91%	6th	624th of 788
Population	3,382	3,423	10,730,404	334,922,499	5th	496th of 802
Median household incomeWeakness	$41,522	$41,685	$72,388	$80,734	4th	693rd of 748
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,263	$30,197	$46,279	$49,666	3rd	741st of 788
Median gross rent	$644	$644	$1,228	$1,413	2nd	666th of 688
Population density	11/sq mi	9/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	789th of 802
Self-employed workers	2.4%	2.9%	9.8%	10%	1st	753rd 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

12%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

13%

35–44

14%

45–54

10%

55–64

15%

65–74

15%

75+

Median age

47.6

Under 18

16.4%

65 and over

30.4%

Race and ethnicity

White57%
Black33%
Hispanic8%
Asian0%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.3%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

56.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

61.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,520
Average household size: 2
Family households: 70%
Married couples: 45.5%
Living alone: 27.8%
Veterans (of adults): 8.6%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

29%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

27925

$41,522

Tyrrell Co.

$41,685

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,742

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.424

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27925

$161,100

Tyrrell Co.

$164,500

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27925

$644

Tyrrell Co.

$644

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

67%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.2%

20+ units

Mobile home

28%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,148
Owner-occupied: 77.4%
Vacant: 29.2%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 52.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 9.5%
Home value to income: 3.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

65%

Carpooled

26%

Transit

Walked

0.4%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

28%

20–29

30–44

45–59

20%

60+

27%

Average commute

34.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

43.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

20%

Healthcare

12%

Legal and social services

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Sales

Management

Office and admin

Transportation and moving

Farming, fishing and forestry

Food service

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Production

0.6%

Business and finance

0.5%

Arts, media and sports

0.3%

Industries

Other services

17%

Construction

16%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Education

10%

Public administration

Retail

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

0.3%

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$30,263

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

21.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

16.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27925	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$24,826	$74,888
Service	$25,521	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,009	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,860	$49,199
Production and transportation	$11,350	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

40%

Some college

24%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
Households with broadband: 81.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 54.5%
No internet access: 18.2%
Without health insurance: 13.9%
Limited-English households: 1%

Geography

City (USPS): Columbia
State: North Carolina
County: Tyrrell County
Center point: 35.8412° N, 76.1733° W
Land area: 302 sq mi
Water area: 63 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 27925

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27928	Creswell, NC	15 mi	1,834	$65,625	$143,500
27953	Manns Harbor, NC	17 mi	999	$53,250	$254,700
27826	Fairfield, NC	17 mi	821	—	—
27824	Engelhard, NC	22 mi	1,109	$42,589	$79,900
27978	Stumpy Point, NC	25 mi	237	$60,192	$336,400
27970	Roper, NC	26 mi	2,439	$37,578	$132,200
27941	Harbinger, NC	26 mi	641	$50,893	$381,500
27944	Hertford, NC	27 mi	11,358	$67,938	$236,900
27966	Powells Point, NC	27 mi	1,540	$78,507	$347,600
27810	Belhaven, NC	28 mi	3,336	$51,277	$173,900
27954	Manteo, NC	28 mi	7,237	$80,587	$418,400
27860	Pantego, NC	29 mi	1,546	$62,083	$145,300

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Questions about 27925

What city is zip code 27925?

27925 is assigned to Columbia, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27925 in?

27925 is in Tyrrell County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 27925?

About 3,382 people live in 27925, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27925 in?

27925 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 27925?

The median household income in 27925 is $41,522.

What zip codes are near 27925?

The closest zip codes to 27925 are 27928, 27953, 27826, 27824, 27978.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27925, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.