Halifax, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27839
Halifax County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,001
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $48,094
- Median income Below-median income area
- $94,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Halifax pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27839 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27839 covers 370.5 square miles in Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,001 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27839 reports a modest median household income of $48,094 (30% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,142. The poverty rate is 19.5%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $94,100 (64% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $926; owner occupancy is 69.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Halifax County, so 27839 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 27839
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Halifax, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27839.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 27839, Halifax, 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
4,001
Population
370.5
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27839?
50.1
Median Age
61.7%
Male
38.3%
Female
2.4%
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?
$48,094
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$24,142
Per Capita Income
19.5%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27839 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Halifax, 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)
$48,094 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
1,714housing units
1,714
Total Housing Units
1,307
Occupied Units
407
Vacant Units
1.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$94,100
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$926
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 27839, employing approximately 1,418 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,792,000.
44
Businesses
1,418
Employees
$59.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 20.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 15.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 13.6% |
| Construction | 5 | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 27839 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27839
Halifax (27839)
4,001 residents
- 27890
Weldon (27890)
2,521 residents
- 27845
Jackson (27845)
2,394 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27839 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27839 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27845
Jackson (27845)
$48,707 median income
- 27839
Halifax (27839)
$48,094 median income
- 27890
Weldon (27890)
$36,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27839 ranks #2 of 3 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 27839, 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 (4,001 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 27839 in?
ZIP code 27839 (Halifax) 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 27839?
ZIP code 27839 in Halifax, NC has a population of 4,001 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27839?
The median household income in ZIP 27839 is $48,094, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27839?
The median home value in ZIP 27839 is $94,100, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27839?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27839 is African American at 52.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27839?
ZIP code 27839 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 1,418 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27839?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27839 are: Retail trade (9), Accommodation and food services (7), Wholesale trade (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27839?
In ZIP code 27839, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27839?
In ZIP code 27839, approximately 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27839?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27839 is 19.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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