PlainZIP

Enfield, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27823

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

8,201
17/sq mi
$34,940
Median income
$89,800
Median home value
8.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Enfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27823 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27823 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Enfield, Halifax County, North Carolina, home to 8,201 residents across 488.2 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27823 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,940 (49% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $23,253. The poverty rate stands at 29.9% and the unemployment rate at 13.5%. Housing costs here run $89,800 for a typical home value (65% below the state average), with rent averaging $725 a month; 65.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Halifax County, letting you compare 27823 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 27823

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Enfield, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27823.

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 27823, Enfield, 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

8,201

Population

488.2

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27823?

40.3

Median Age

42.1%

Male

57.9%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 13.9%
African American 80.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$34,940

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$23,253

Per Capita Income

29.9%

Poverty Rate

13.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27823 ranks nationally

Enfield, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$34,940 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,259

Total Housing Units

2,528

Occupied Units

731

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.2%
Renter 34.8%

$89,800

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 73 business establishments in ZIP 27823, employing approximately 742 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,885,000.

73

Businesses

742

Employees

$31.9M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 19 26.0%
Health care and social assistance 9 12.3%
Manufacturing 5 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 5 6.8%
Wholesale trade 4 5.5%
Finance and insurance 4 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 5.5%
Construction 3 4.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 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 27823 vs 27891 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
27891 Whitakers, NC 5,227 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Halifax County

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Roanoke Rapids, NC
Pop: 27,236
27850 standard
Littleton, NC
Pop: 7,247
27874 standard
Scotland Neck, NC
Pop: 4,861
27839 standard
Halifax, NC
Pop: 4,001
27844 standard
Hollister, NC
Pop: 2,950
27890 standard
Weldon, NC
Pop: 2,521

Related Areas

Halifax County Enfield, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27823 in? ▼
ZIP code 27823 (Enfield) is located in Halifax County, North Carolina. Halifax County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/halifax-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27823? ▼
ZIP code 27823 in Enfield, NC has a population of 8,201 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27823? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27823 is $34,940, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27823? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27823 is $89,800, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27823? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27823 is African American at 80.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27823? ▼
ZIP code 27823 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 742 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27823? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27823 are: Retail trade (19), Health care and social assistance (9), Manufacturing (5). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27823? ▼
In ZIP code 27823, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.5% 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 27823? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27823 is 28.3 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 27823? ▼
In ZIP code 27823, approximately 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27823? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27823 is 29.9% 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.