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
$52,679
Median income
$99,400
Median home value
16.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 287.2 square miles in Aulander, Hertford County, North Carolina. The area is home to 3,992 residents, producing a population density of 14 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 27805 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27805 sits at $52,679 (24% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $32,718. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $99,400 (62% below the state average) with median rent at $667 per month, and 82.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27805 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hertford County, so you can benchmark 27805 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 27805

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27805.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 27805?

47.5

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 40.0%
African American 58.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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

$32,718

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 27805 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$52,679 18th percentile higher than 18% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,308

Total Housing Units

1,159

Occupied Units

149

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.8%
Renter 17.2%

$99,400

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

$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

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ZIP 27805 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27805 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27805 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27847 Kelford, NC 936 6.1 mi
27910 Ahoskie, NC 12,007 7.6 mi
27897 Woodland, NC 2,265 10.7 mi
27849 Lewiston Woodville, NC 1,544 11.6 mi

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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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