Zip code 27967: Powellsville, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27967?

27967 is assigned to Powellsville, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27967 in?

27967 is in Bertie County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 27967?

About 618 people live in 27967, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 27967?

The closest zip codes to 27967 are 27924, 27910, 27922, 27805, 27942.

Residential delivery areaBertie CountyEastern Time

Population

618

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

66.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

5.7 sq mi

108 people/sq mi

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

About 27967

27967 is a small-town zip code in Powellsville, North Carolina (Bertie County), covering 5.7 sq mi of land. About 618 people live here, or 108 per square mile. The median resident is 66.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 99% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and sales.

How 27967 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age66.9
99th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.12nd of 802 in NC
Homeownership rate98.6%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%20th of 788 in NC
Residents 65 and older74.6%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%1st of 802 in NC
Government workers37.1%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%24th of 798 in NC
Veterans13.1%
96th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%87th of 801 in NC
Housing vacancy20.6%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%199th of 789 in NC
Median earnings per worker$42,083
29th
U.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279392nd of 788 in NC
Diversity index27.5
21st
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4605th of 802 in NC
Population density108/sq mi
14th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi467th of 802 in NC
Poverty rate4.4%
8th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%710th of 788 in NC
Per capita income$23,971
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385719th of 799 in NC
Self-employed workers5.6%
7th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%688th of 798 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.372
7th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477685th of 781 in NC
Work from home4.5%
6th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%631st of 799 in NC
Healthcare workers5.6%
6th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%668th of 798 in NC
Uninsured rate1.3%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%768th of 797 in NC
Residents under 188.4%
2nd
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%742nd of 802 in NC
Population618
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404730th of 802 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher4.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%778th of 799 in NC
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%725th of 799 in NC
Broadband access32.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%783rd of 788 in NC
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%737th of 802 in NC
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%729th of 760 in NC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%642nd of 798 in NC

Measure	27967	Bertie	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Median age	66.9	46.6	39.1	38.9	99th	2nd of 802
Homeownership rateStrength	98.6%	72.7%	66.6%	65.2%	99th	20th of 788
Residents 65 and older	74.6%	25.3%	17.2%	17.2%	99th	1st of 802
Government workers	37.1%	26%	13.8%	14.5%	99th	24th of 798
Veterans	13.1%	5.8%	7.4%	6.2%	96th	87th of 801
Housing vacancy	20.6%	20.5%	12.5%	10.1%	94th	199th of 789
Median earnings per worker	$42,083	$39,727	$46,279	$49,666	29th	392nd of 788
Diversity index	27.5	52.6	58.4	61.4	21st	605th of 802
Population density	108/sq mi	25/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	14th	467th of 802
Poverty rateStrength	4.4%	16.1%	13%	12.5%	8th	710th of 788
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,971	$28,769	$41,385	$44,673	7th	719th of 799
Self-employed workers	5.6%	14.5%	9.8%	10%	7th	688th of 798
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.372	0.488	0.477	0.483	7th	685th of 781
Work from home	4.5%	4.3%	16.3%	15.1%	6th	631st of 799
Healthcare workers	5.6%	16.1%	9.5%	9.7%	6th	668th of 798
Uninsured rateStrength	1.3%	9.9%	9.9%	8.4%	2nd	768th of 797
Residents under 18	8.4%	16.2%	21.8%	22%	2nd	742nd of 802
Population	618	17,170	10,730,404	334,922,499	1st	730th of 802
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	4.6%	19%	35.7%	35.7%	1st	778th of 799
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	5.1%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	725th of 799
Broadband accessWeakness	32.8%	71.6%	90.1%	91%	1st	783rd of 788
Foreign-born residents	0%	2%	9.1%	14.1%	1st	737th of 802
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	45.2%	48.9%	51.1%	1st	729th of 760
Tech workers	0%	0.5%	3.9%	3.8%	1st	642nd 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

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

67%

65–74

75+

Median age

66.9

Under 18

8.4%

65 and over

74.6%

Race and ethnicity

White15%
Black84%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

27.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

94.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 296
Average household size: 2
Family households: 78.7%
Married couples: 74.7%
Living alone: 21.3%
Veterans (of adults): 13.1%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

66%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

27967

—

Bertie Co.

$48,750

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,971

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

4.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.372

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27967

—

Bertie Co.

$98,500

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27967

—

Bertie Co.

$839

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

94%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 373
Owner-occupied: 98.6%
Vacant: 20.6%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

96%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

12%

20–29

34%

30–44

45–59

31%

60+

11%

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

15.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

43%

Transportation and moving

29%

Sales

12%

Healthcare

Production

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

35%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

33%

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Finance, insurance and real estate

10%

Health care and social assistance

Public administration

Education

Retail

Professional and technical services

Construction

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$42,083

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

37.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27967	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$65,388	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

32%

High school

50%

Some college

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 68%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
Households with broadband: 32.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 32.8%
No internet access: 67.2%
Without health insurance: 1.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Powellsville
State: North Carolina
County: Bertie County
Center point: 36.2223° N, 76.9084° W
Land area: 5.7 sq mi
Water area: under 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

Powellsville6% of zip

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

Zip codes near 27967

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27924	Colerain, NC	5.6 mi	2,708	$72,469	$137,100
27910	Ahoskie, NC	6.3 mi	10,487	$43,144	$118,200
27922	Cofield, NC	7.5 mi	758	$49,250	$118,900
27805	Aulander, NC	10 mi	2,517	$52,679	$99,400
27942	Harrellsville, NC	10 mi	766	$44,271	$114,000
27986	Winton, NC	12 mi	1,283	$49,784	$138,600
27957	Merry Hill, NC	14 mi	1,012	$36,875	$140,100
27935	Eure, NC	15 mi	1,464	$82,115	$171,200
27938	Gatesville, NC	16 mi	1,790	$65,217	$151,200
27855	Murfreesboro, NC	16 mi	5,783	$42,938	$99,600
27980	Tyner, NC	16 mi	1,647	$66,111	$259,300
27847	Kelford, NC	17 mi	1,044	$62,205	$64,800

Questions about 27967

What city is zip code 27967?

27967 is assigned to Powellsville, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27967 in?

27967 is in Bertie County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 27967?

About 618 people live in 27967, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27967 in?

27967 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 27967?

The closest zip codes to 27967 are 27924, 27910, 27922, 27805, 27942.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27967, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.