Gaston, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27832
Northampton County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,847
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,194
- Median income Below-median income area
- $113,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gaston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27832 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27832 covers 78.2 square miles in Gaston, Northampton County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,847 residents on file, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27832 reports a modest median household income of $52,194 (25% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,423. The poverty rate is 26.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $113,600 (56% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $821; owner occupancy is 69.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Northampton County, so 27832 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 27832
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gaston, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27832.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 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 27832, Gaston, 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
2,847
Population
78.2
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27832?
49.6
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
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?
$52,194
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$36,423
Per Capita Income
26.0%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27832 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Gaston, 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)
$52,194 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
1,335housing units
1,335
Total Housing Units
1,226
Occupied Units
109
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$113,600
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$821
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 27832, employing approximately 804 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,972,000.
37
Businesses
804
Employees
$41.0M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 27.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 16.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 10.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 8.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 8.1% |
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 27832 vs 27870 →
ZIP 27832 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27870
Roanoke Rapids (27870)
27,236 residents
- 27832 2,847
Gaston (27832)
2,847 residents
- 27890 2,521
Weldon (27890)
2,521 residents
- 27842 1,493
Henrico (27842)
1,493 residents
- 23879 679
Skippers (23879)
679 residents
- 23887 574
Valentines (23887)
574 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27832 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27832 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27842
Henrico (27842)
$91,202 median income
- 23887
Valentines (23887)
$77,614 median income
- 27832
Gaston (27832)
$52,194 median income
- 23879
Skippers (23879)
$51,250 median income
- 27870
Roanoke Rapids (27870)
$49,502 median income
- 27890
Weldon (27890)
$36,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27832 ranks #3 of 6 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 27832, 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 (2,847 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 27832 in?
ZIP code 27832 (Gaston) 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 27832?
ZIP code 27832 in Gaston, NC has a population of 2,847 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27832?
The median household income in ZIP 27832 is $52,194, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27832?
The median home value in ZIP 27832 is $113,600, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27832?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27832 is African American at 63.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27832?
ZIP code 27832 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 804 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27832?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27832 are: Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (6), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27832?
In ZIP code 27832, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.6% 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 27832?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27832 is 24.9 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 27832?
In ZIP code 27832, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27832?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27832 is 26.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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