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Battleboro, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27809

Nash County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,091
26/sq mi
$88,750
Median income
$152,500
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Battleboro pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27809 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27809 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Battleboro, Nash County, North Carolina, home to 5,091 residents across 193.6 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27809 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,750 (28% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $47,769. Local economic indicators show a 8.1% poverty rate alongside 7.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $152,500 (41% below the state average), median rent at $686 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Nash County, letting you compare 27809 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 27809

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Battleboro, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27809.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27809, Battleboro, 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

5,091

Population

193.6

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 27809?

47.3

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 45.3%
African American 44.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$88,750

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$47,769

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 27809 ranks nationally

Battleboro, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,750 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,753

Total Housing Units

1,635

Occupied Units

118

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.1%
Renter 26.9%

$152,500

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$686

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+36.5%

YoY Change (2024)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27809 have increased 36.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +13.1% 131
2020 – 132
2021 +14.6% 151
2022 +36.5% 206
2024 – 211

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 82 business establishments in ZIP 27809, employing approximately 1,881 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,492,000.

82

Businesses

1,881

Employees

$107.5M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 18.3%
Accommodation and food services 13 15.8%
Retail trade 10 12.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 11.0%
Wholesale trade 6 7.3%
Transportation and warehousing 6 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.1%
Health care and social assistance 4 4.9%
Manufacturing 3 3.7%

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 27809 vs 27891 →

ZIP 27809 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 27809 ranks #5 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 27809 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 27809 ranks the highest 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
27891 Whitakers, NC 5,227 5.5 mi
27801 Rocky Mount, NC 21,740 7.2 mi
27804 Rocky Mount, NC 29,058 6.2 mi
27803 Rocky Mount, NC 21,227 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Nash County

27804 standard
Rocky Mount, NC
Pop: 29,058
27803 standard
Rocky Mount, NC
Pop: 21,227
27856 standard
Nashville, NC
Pop: 17,141
27557 standard
Middlesex, NC
Pop: 7,509
27882 standard
Spring Hope, NC
Pop: 7,413
27807 standard
Bailey, NC
Pop: 6,629

Related Areas

Nash County Battleboro, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27809 in? ▼
ZIP code 27809 (Battleboro) is located in Nash County, North Carolina. Nash County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nash-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27809? ▼
ZIP code 27809 in Battleboro, NC has a population of 5,091 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27809? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27809 is $88,750, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27809? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27809 is $152,500, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27809? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27809 is White at 45.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27809? ▼
ZIP code 27809 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 1,881 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27809? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27809 are: Construction (15), Accommodation and food services (13), Retail trade (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27809? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27809 increased by 36.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27809? ▼
In ZIP code 27809, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 27809? ▼
In ZIP code 27809, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27809? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27809 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.