Conway, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27820
Northampton County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,088
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,909
- Median income Below-median income area
- $130,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 29.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Conway pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27820 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27820 covers 145.7 square miles in Conway, Northampton County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,088 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27820 reports a modest median household income of $50,909 (26% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,605. The poverty rate is 18.2%, with unemployment at 9.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $130,500 (50% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $682; owner occupancy is 72.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Northampton County, so 27820 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 27820
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Conway, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27820.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 27820, Conway, 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
3,088
Population
145.7
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27820?
36.7
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
1.0%
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?
$50,909
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$28,605
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27820 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Conway, 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)
$50,909 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
1,298housing units
1,298
Total Housing Units
916
Occupied Units
382
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$130,500
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$682
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 27820, employing approximately 216 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,546,000.
32
Businesses
216
Employees
$9.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 18.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 18.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 12.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.5% |
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 27820 vs 27897 →
ZIP 27820 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27820
Conway (27820)
3,088 residents
- 27897
Woodland (27897)
2,265 residents
- 27869
Rich Square (27869)
2,258 residents
- 27862 877
Pendleton (27862)
877 residents
- 27853 673
Margarettsville (27853)
673 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27820 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27820 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27897
Woodland (27897)
$56,694 median income
- 27862
Pendleton (27862)
$53,333 median income
- 27820
Conway (27820)
$50,909 median income
- 27869
Rich Square (27869)
$43,301 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27820 ranks #3 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 27820, 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 (3,088 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 27820 in?
ZIP code 27820 (Conway) is located in Northampton County, North Carolina. Northampton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/northampton-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27820?
ZIP code 27820 in Conway, NC has a population of 3,088 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27820?
The median household income in ZIP 27820 is $50,909, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27820?
The median home value in ZIP 27820 is $130,500, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27820?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27820 is White at 57.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27820?
ZIP code 27820 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 216 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27820?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27820 are: Retail trade (6), Health care and social assistance (6), Construction (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27820?
In ZIP code 27820, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.7% 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 27820?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27820 is 28.9 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 27820?
In ZIP code 27820, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27820?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27820 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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