Hollister, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27844
Halifax County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,950
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $39,076
- Median income Below-median income area
- $105,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hollister pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27844 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27844 covers 110.5 square miles in Hollister, Halifax County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,950 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27844 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,076 (44% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,699. Economic pressure is pronounced: 26.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $105,200 (59% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $758; owner occupancy is 74.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Halifax County, so 27844 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 27844
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hollister, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27844.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 27844, Hollister, 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
2,950
Population
110.5
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27844?
41.1
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
2.7%
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?
$39,076
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$21,699
Per Capita Income
26.9%
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27844 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Hollister, 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)
$39,076 5th percentile higher than 5% 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
1,636housing units
1,636
Total Housing Units
1,359
Occupied Units
277
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$105,200
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$758
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 27844, employing approximately 147 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,455,000.
14
Businesses
147
Employees
$4.5M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 35.7% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 28.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 21.4% |
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 27844 vs 27850 →
ZIP 27844 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27850
Littleton (27850)
7,247 residents
- 27844
Hollister (27844)
2,950 residents
- 27816 2,516
Castalia (27816)
2,516 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27844 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27844 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27850
Littleton (27850)
$65,672 median income
- 27844
Hollister (27844)
$39,076 median income
- 27816
Castalia (27816)
$33,718 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27844 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 27844, 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 (2,950 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 27844 in?
ZIP code 27844 (Hollister) 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 27844?
ZIP code 27844 in Hollister, NC has a population of 2,950 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27844?
The median household income in ZIP 27844 is $39,076, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27844?
The median home value in ZIP 27844 is $105,200, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27844?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27844 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 45.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27844?
ZIP code 27844 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 147 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27844?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27844 are: Health care and social assistance (5), Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27844?
In ZIP code 27844, 45.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 27844?
In ZIP code 27844, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27844?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27844 is 26.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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