Warrenton, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27589
Warren County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,370
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,730
- Median income Below-median income area
- $115,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Warrenton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27589 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27589 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina, home to 8,370 residents across 450.0 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27589 reports a modest median household income of $46,730 (32% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,477. The poverty rate is 19.7%, with unemployment at 9.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $115,300 (56% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $840; owner occupancy is 63.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Warren County, so 27589 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27589
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Warrenton, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27589.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27589, Warrenton, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8,370
Population
450.0
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27589?
46.6
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
6.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$46,730
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$27,477
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27589 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Warrenton, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$46,730 14th percentile higher than 14% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,690housing units
3,690
Total Housing Units
2,955
Occupied Units
735
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,300
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$840
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 133 business establishments in ZIP 27589, employing approximately 1,019 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,149,000.
133
Businesses
1,019
Employees
$33.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 18.1% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 12.8% |
| Construction | 15 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 5.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.0% |
| Information | 4 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27589 vs 27551 →
ZIP 27589 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27589
Warrenton (27589)
8,370 residents
- 27563
Norlina (27563)
5,008 residents
- 27551 1,962
Macon (27551)
1,962 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27589 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27589 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27551
Macon (27551)
$59,375 median income
- 27589
Warrenton (27589)
$46,730 median income
- 27563
Norlina (27563)
$36,287 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27589 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27589, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,370 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27589 in?
ZIP code 27589 (Warrenton) is located in Warren County, North Carolina. Warren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/warren-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27589?
ZIP code 27589 in Warrenton, NC has a population of 8,370 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27589?
The median household income in ZIP 27589 is $46,730, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27589?
The median home value in ZIP 27589 is $115,300, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27589?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27589 is African American at 53.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27589?
ZIP code 27589 has 133 business establishments employing approximately 1,019 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27589?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27589 are: Other services (except public administration) (24), Retail trade (17), Construction (15). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27589?
In ZIP code 27589, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 27589?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27589 is 27.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27589?
In ZIP code 27589, approximately 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27589?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27589 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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