North Carolina Gazetteer
ZIP Code 27874 has segments in 2 Counties (Halifax, Martin).
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Database updated: March 1, 2026, Maps updated: May 1, 2024.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,464 (100%) |
| Population Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 46 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $33,250 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,547 |
| Median Home Value | $74,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,236 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,124 (50.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 735 (32.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 377 (16.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,859 |
| Average Household Size | 1.80 |
| Family Households | 792 (42.6%) |
The table below compares 27874 to the other 33,772 ZIP Codes in the United States by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 15347 | 55th |
| Population Density | # 23594 | 30th |
| Median Household Income | # 32842 | 3rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 26373 | 22nd |
| Diversity Index | # 9608 | 72nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
