Chocowinity, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27817
Beaufort County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,358
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $77,017
- Median income Near-median income area
- $173,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chocowinity pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27817 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27817 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chocowinity, Beaufort County, North Carolina, home to 7,358 residents across 290.8 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27817 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,017 (11% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,678. The poverty rate is 19.6%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $173,300 (33% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $837; owner occupancy is 75.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Beaufort County, so 27817 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 27817
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chocowinity, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27817.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 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 27817, Chocowinity, 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
7,358
Population
290.8
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27817?
49.0
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
2.6%
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?
$77,017
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$33,678
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27817 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Chocowinity, 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)
$77,017 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
3,683housing units
3,683
Total Housing Units
3,053
Occupied Units
630
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,300
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$837
Median Rent
1992
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
+32.6%
YoY Change (2022)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27817 have increased 32.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +8.8% | 132 |
| 2019 | +7.2% | 142 |
| 2020 | +11.6% | 158 |
| 2021 | +5.0% | 166 |
| 2022 | +32.6% | 220 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 97 business establishments in ZIP 27817, employing approximately 854 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,229,000.
97
Businesses
854
Employees
$28.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 16.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 12.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 9 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 4.1% |
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 27817 vs 27837 →
ZIP 27817 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27889
Washington (27889)
27,468 residents
- 28586 8,218
Vanceboro (28586)
8,218 residents
- 27817 7,358
Chocowinity (27817)
7,358 residents
- 27837 5,903
Grimesland (27837)
5,903 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27817 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27817 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27817
Chocowinity (27817)
$77,017 median income
- 27837
Grimesland (27837)
$69,830 median income
- 28586
Vanceboro (28586)
$57,041 median income
- 27889
Washington (27889)
$53,179 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27817 ranks the highest of 4 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 27817, 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 (7,358 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 27817 in?
ZIP code 27817 (Chocowinity) is located in Beaufort County, North Carolina. Beaufort County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/beaufort-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27817?
ZIP code 27817 in Chocowinity, NC has a population of 7,358 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27817?
The median household income in ZIP 27817 is $77,017, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27817?
The median home value in ZIP 27817 is $173,300, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27817?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27817 is White at 71.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27817?
ZIP code 27817 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 854 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27817?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27817 are: Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (12), Finance and insurance (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27817?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27817 increased by 32.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 27817?
In ZIP code 27817, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% 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 27817?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27817 is 23.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27817?
In ZIP code 27817, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27817?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27817 is 19.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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