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 Moderate-density area
- $34,940
- Median income Below-median income area
- $89,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 3rd 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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,253. Economic pressure is pronounced: 29.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $89,800 (65% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $725; owner occupancy is 65.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Halifax County, so 27823 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 27823
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Enfield, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27823.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 5
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 27823?
40.3
Median Age
42.1%
Male
57.9%
Female
0.9%
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?
$34,940
Median Household Income
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$23,253
Per Capita Income
29.9%
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27823 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Enfield, 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)
$34,940 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
3,259housing units
3,259
Total Housing Units
2,528
Occupied Units
731
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$89,800
Median Home Value
-65% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27823, 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 (8,201 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 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.
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