Aulander, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27805
Hertford County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,992
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,679
- Median income Below-median income area
- $99,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Aulander pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27805 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27805 covers 287.2 square miles in Aulander, Hertford County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,992 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27805 reports a modest median household income of $52,679 (24% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,718. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $99,400 (62% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $667; owner occupancy is 82.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hertford County, so 27805 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 27805
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aulander, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27805.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 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 27805, Aulander, 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
3,992
Population
287.2
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27805?
47.5
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
0.7%
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?
$52,679
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$32,718
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27805 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Aulander, 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)
$52,679 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
1,308housing units
1,308
Total Housing Units
1,159
Occupied Units
149
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$99,400
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$667
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 40 business establishments in ZIP 27805, employing approximately 350 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,685,000.
40
Businesses
350
Employees
$18.7M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 25.0% |
| Construction | 7 | 17.5% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 7.5% |
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 27805 vs 27847 →
ZIP 27805 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27910
Ahoskie (27910)
12,007 residents
- 27805 3,992
Aulander (27805)
3,992 residents
- 27897 2,265
Woodland (27897)
2,265 residents
- 27849 1,544
Lewiston Woodville (27849)
1,544 residents
- 27847 936
Kelford (27847)
936 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27805 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27805 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27847
Kelford (27847)
$62,205 median income
- 27897
Woodland (27897)
$56,694 median income
- 27805
Aulander (27805)
$52,679 median income
- 27849
Lewiston Woodville (27849)
$46,594 median income
- 27910
Ahoskie (27910)
$43,144 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27805 ranks #3 of 5 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 27805, 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 (3,992 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 27805 in?
ZIP code 27805 (Aulander) is located in Hertford County, North Carolina. Hertford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hertford-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27805?
ZIP code 27805 in Aulander, NC has a population of 3,992 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27805?
The median household income in ZIP 27805 is $52,679, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27805?
The median home value in ZIP 27805 is $99,400, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27805?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27805 is African American at 58.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27805?
ZIP code 27805 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 350 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27805?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27805 are: Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (7), Retail trade (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27805?
In ZIP code 27805, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27805?
In ZIP code 27805, approximately 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27805?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27805 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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