Fremont, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27830
Wayne County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,755
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,129
- Median income Below-median income area
- $162,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fremont pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27830 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27830 covers 156.9 square miles in Fremont, Wayne County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,755 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27830 reports a modest median household income of $54,129 (22% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,131. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $162,900 (37% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $877; owner occupancy is 64.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 27830 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 27830
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fremont, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27830.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
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 27830, Fremont, 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
4,755
Population
156.9
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27830?
42.5
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
6.0%
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?
$54,129
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$28,131
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27830 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Fremont, 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)
$54,129 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
2,151housing units
2,151
Total Housing Units
1,683
Occupied Units
468
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,900
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$877
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 27830, employing approximately 394 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,863,000.
65
Businesses
394
Employees
$16.9M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 20 | 30.8% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 16.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 16.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.6% |
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 27830 vs 27863 →
ZIP 27830 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27893
Wilson (27893)
39,723 residents
- 27863 11,735
Pikeville (27863)
11,735 residents
- 27851 5,268
Lucama (27851)
5,268 residents
- 27830 4,755
Fremont (27830)
4,755 residents
- 27813 747
Black Creek (27813)
747 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27830 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27830 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27863
Pikeville (27863)
$77,933 median income
- 27851
Lucama (27851)
$66,750 median income
- 27830
Fremont (27830)
$54,129 median income
- 27813
Black Creek (27813)
$49,267 median income
- 27893
Wilson (27893)
$42,810 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27830 ranks #3 of 5 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 27830, 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 (4,755 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 27830 in?
ZIP code 27830 (Fremont) is located in Wayne County, North Carolina. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27830?
ZIP code 27830 in Fremont, NC has a population of 4,755 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27830?
The median household income in ZIP 27830 is $54,129, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27830?
The median home value in ZIP 27830 is $162,900, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27830?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27830 is White at 59.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27830?
ZIP code 27830 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 394 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27830?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27830 are: Construction (20), Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27830?
In ZIP code 27830, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 27830?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27830 is 30.1 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 27830?
In ZIP code 27830, approximately 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27830?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27830 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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