Lewiston Woodville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27849
Bertie County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,544
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $46,594
- Median income Below-median income area
- $53,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lewiston Woodville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27849 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27849 covers 197.9 square miles in Lewiston Woodville, Bertie County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,544 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27849 reports a modest median household income of $46,594 (33% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,114. The poverty rate is 50.6%, 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 $53,700 (79% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $788; owner occupancy is 67.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bertie County, so 27849 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 27849
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lewiston Woodville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27849.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 27849, Lewiston Woodville, 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
1,544
Population
197.9
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27849?
31.3
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
1.5%
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?
$46,594
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$19,114
Per Capita Income
50.6%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27849 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Lewiston Woodville, 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)
$46,594 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
496housing units
496
Total Housing Units
458
Occupied Units
38
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$53,700
Median Home Value
-79% vs state ZIP avg
$788
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 27849, employing approximately 2,774 people with a combined annual payroll of $105,384,000.
22
Businesses
2,774
Employees
$105.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 27.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 13.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.6% |
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 27849 vs 27840 →
ZIP 27849 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27805
Aulander (27805)
3,992 residents
- 27849 1,544
Lewiston Woodville (27849)
1,544 residents
- 27857 1,298
Oak City (27857)
1,298 residents
- 27847 936
Kelford (27847)
936 residents
- 27840 514
Hamilton (27840)
514 residents
- 27872 375
Roxobel (27872)
375 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27849 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27849 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27847
Kelford (27847)
$62,205 median income
- 27857
Oak City (27857)
$61,389 median income
- 27805
Aulander (27805)
$52,679 median income
- 27849
Lewiston Woodville (27849)
$46,594 median income
- 27872
Roxobel (27872)
$39,167 median income
- 27840
Hamilton (27840)
$37,857 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27849 ranks #4 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 27849, 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 (1,544 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 27849 in?
ZIP code 27849 (Lewiston Woodville) is located in Bertie County, North Carolina. Bertie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bertie-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27849?
ZIP code 27849 in Lewiston Woodville, NC has a population of 1,544 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27849?
The median household income in ZIP 27849 is $46,594, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27849?
The median home value in ZIP 27849 is $53,700, which is 81% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27849?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27849 is African American at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27849?
ZIP code 27849 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 2,774 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27849?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27849 are: Retail trade (6), Transportation and warehousing (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27849?
In ZIP code 27849, 38.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.8% 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 27849?
In ZIP code 27849, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27849?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27849 is 50.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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