Zip code 27928: Creswell, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27928?

27928 is assigned to Creswell, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27928 in?

27928 is mostly in Washington County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 27928?

About 1,834 people live in 27928, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 27928?

The median household income in 27928 is $65,625.

Q: What zip codes are near 27928?

The closest zip codes to 27928 are 27970, 27860, 27925, 27826, 27810.

Residential delivery areaWashington CountyEastern Time

Population

1,834

Median household income

$66K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$144K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$941/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

150 sq mi

12 people/sq mi

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

About 27928

27928 is a rural zip code in Creswell, North Carolina (Washington County), covering 150 sq mi of land. About 1,834 people live here, or 12 per square mile. The median resident is 40.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $65,625 a year, 19% below the national median of $80,734. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $143,500, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $941 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 45.4 minutes each way, and 18% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; sales; and office and administrative support.

How 27928 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute45.4 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min11th of 771 in NC
Healthcare workers16.9%
98th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%53rd of 798 in NC
Residents under 1830.8%
97th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%31st of 802 in NC
Government workers27%
96th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%65th of 798 in NC
Veterans12.1%
95th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%115th of 801 in NC
Residents 65 and older21.9%
83rd
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%301st of 802 in NC
Diversity index63.9
81st
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4100th of 802 in NC
Homeownership rate79.5%
77th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%293rd of 788 in NC
Housing vacancy11.4%
77th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%433rd of 789 in NC
Work from home17.9%
71st
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%158th of 799 in NC
Poverty rate14.4%
67th
U.S. 12.5% · NC 13%341st of 788 in NC
Median age40.9
64th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1473rd of 802 in NC
Self-employed workers9.7%
55th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%412th of 798 in NC
Median earnings per worker$46,722
46th
U.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279245th of 788 in NC
Uninsured rate5.9%
42nd
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%634th of 797 in NC
Foreign-born residents6.4%
36th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%264th of 802 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.419
36th
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477471st of 781 in NC
Median household income$65,625
29th
U.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388364th of 748 in NC
Rent-burdened renters43.9%
26th
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%447th of 760 in NC
Median gross rent$941
17th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228364th of 688 in NC
Per capita income$28,803
16th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385593rd of 799 in NC
Unemployment rate2.5%
10th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%598th of 799 in NC
Median home value$143,500
8th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900623rd of 757 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher12.2%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%707th of 799 in NC
Population1,834
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404615th of 802 in NC
Broadband access77.5%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%689th of 788 in NC
Population density12/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi788th of 802 in NC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%788th of 798 in NC

Measure	27928	Washington	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Average commuteWeakness	45.4 min	32.4 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	99th	11th of 771
Healthcare workers	16.9%	13.4%	9.5%	9.7%	98th	53rd of 798
Residents under 18	30.8%	19.1%	21.8%	22%	97th	31st of 802
Government workers	27%	20.2%	13.8%	14.5%	96th	65th of 798
Veterans	12.1%	8.7%	7.4%	6.2%	95th	115th of 801
Residents 65 and older	21.9%	28%	17.2%	17.2%	83rd	301st of 802
Diversity index	63.9	57.1	58.4	61.4	81st	100th of 802
Homeownership rate	79.5%	68%	66.6%	65.2%	77th	293rd of 788
Housing vacancy	11.4%	21.5%	12.5%	10.1%	77th	433rd of 789
Work from home	17.9%	8.1%	16.3%	15.1%	71st	158th of 799
Poverty rate	14.4%	24.1%	13%	12.5%	67th	341st of 788
Median age	40.9	48.8	39.1	38.9	64th	473rd of 802
Self-employed workers	9.7%	9.9%	9.8%	10%	55th	412th of 798
Median earnings per worker	$46,722	$36,818	$46,279	$49,666	46th	245th of 788
Uninsured rate	5.9%	9.2%	9.9%	8.4%	42nd	634th of 797
Foreign-born residents	6.4%	1.1%	9.1%	14.1%	36th	264th of 802
Income inequality (Gini)	0.419	0.498	0.477	0.483	36th	471st of 781
Median household income	$65,625	$41,813	$72,388	$80,734	29th	364th of 748
Rent-burdened renters	43.9%	49.5%	48.9%	51.1%	26th	447th of 760
Median gross rent	$941	$743	$1,228	$1,413	17th	364th of 688
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,803	$28,281	$41,385	$44,673	16th	593rd of 799
Unemployment rateStrength	2.5%	13%	4.7%	5.2%	10th	598th of 799
Median home value	$143,500	$125,900	$288,900	$332,700	8th	623rd of 757
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.2%	14.8%	35.7%	35.7%	5th	707th of 799
Population	1,834	10,812	10,730,404	334,922,499	3rd	615th of 802
Broadband accessWeakness	77.5%	78.2%	90.1%	91%	3rd	689th of 788
Population density	12/sq mi	31/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	788th of 802
Tech workers	0%	0.5%	3.9%	3.8%	1st	788th 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

27%

5–17

18–24

25–34

14%

35–44

45–54

11%

55–64

10%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

40.9

Under 18

30.8%

65 and over

21.9%

Race and ethnicity

White54%
Black18%
Hispanic17%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial12%

Diversity index

63.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

85.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.2%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 645
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 74.9%
Married couples: 59.8%
Living alone: 22.3%
Veterans (of adults): 12.1%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

12%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

28%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

$150–200k

16%

$200k+

Median household income

27928

$65,625

Washington Co.

$41,813

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,803

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

18.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.419

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27928

$143,500

Washington Co.

$125,900

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27928

$941

Washington Co.

$743

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

59%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

35%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 728
Owner-occupied: 79.5%
Vacant: 11.4%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 6.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 43.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 28.6%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

73%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.5%

Worked from home

18%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

20–29

30–44

33%

45–59

13%

60+

28%

Average commute

45.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

47%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

17%

Sales

14%

Office and admin

13%

Cleaning and personal care

12%

Management

12%

Farming, fishing and forestry

10%

Production

Education

Transportation and moving

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Industries

Public administration

20%

Retail

17%

Agriculture and mining

11%

Admin, support and management

10%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Manufacturing

Construction

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Other services

0.5%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$46,722

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

27%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27928	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$46,343	$74,888
Service	$47,421	$26,804
Sales and office	$46,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$45,583	$49,199
Production and transportation	$60,300	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

30%

Some college

19%

Associate's

19%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 80.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
Households with broadband: 77.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 38.3%
No internet access: 22.5%
Without health insurance: 5.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Creswell
State: North Carolina
County: Washington County
Center point: 35.8088° N, 76.4377° W
Land area: 150 sq mi
Water area: 25 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

27928 spans 2 counties

Washington County69% of land
Tyrrell County31% of land

Zip codes near 27928

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27970	Roper, NC	12 mi	2,439	$37,578	$132,200
27860	Pantego, NC	15 mi	1,546	$62,083	$145,300
27925	Columbia, NC	15 mi	3,382	$41,522	$161,100
27826	Fairfield, NC	18 mi	821	—	—
27810	Belhaven, NC	18 mi	3,336	$51,277	$173,900
27962	Plymouth, NC	19 mi	7,043	$41,774	$114,500
27932	Edenton, NC	21 mi	12,745	$53,490	$233,400
27875	Scranton, NC	25 mi	379	$21,991	$103,700
27957	Merry Hill, NC	25 mi	1,012	$36,875	$140,100
27944	Hertford, NC	26 mi	11,358	$67,938	$236,900
27846	Jamesville, NC	26 mi	3,022	$55,147	$99,300
27930	Hertford, NC · PO box	26 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 27928

What city is zip code 27928?

27928 is assigned to Creswell, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27928 in?

27928 is mostly in Washington County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 27928?

About 1,834 people live in 27928, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27928 in?

27928 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 27928?

The median household income in 27928 is $65,625.

What zip codes are near 27928?

The closest zip codes to 27928 are 27970, 27860, 27925, 27826, 27810.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27928, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.