PlainZIP

Littleton, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27850

Halifax County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,247
15/sq mi
$65,672
Median income
$192,600
Median home value
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Littleton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27850 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27850 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Littleton, Halifax County, North Carolina, home to 7,247 residents across 483.1 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27850 reports a modest median household income of $65,672 (5% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $45,664. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. Housing costs here run $192,600 for a typical home value (26% below the state average), with rent averaging $616 a month; 83.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Halifax County, so you can benchmark 27850 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 27850

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Littleton, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27850.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 27850, Littleton, 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

7,247

Population

483.1

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27850?

51.3

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 58.3%
African American 35.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$65,672

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$45,664

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27850 ranks nationally

Littleton, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$65,672 39th percentile higher than 39% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,406

Total Housing Units

3,204

Occupied Units

2,202

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.6%
Renter 16.4%

$192,600

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$616

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+16.5%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27850 have increased 16.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.2% 165
2021 +16.0% 192
2022 +17.8% 226
2023 +0.3% 226
2024 +16.5% 264

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 145 business establishments in ZIP 27850, employing approximately 825 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,825,000.

145

Businesses

825

Employees

$28.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 25 17.2%
Retail trade 22 15.2%
Other services (except public administration) 21 14.5%
Accommodation and food services 18 12.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 9 6.2%
Finance and insurance 6 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 4.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 3.5%
Wholesale trade 4 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.1%
Information 3 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.1%

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 27850 vs 27842 →

ZIP 27850 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27850 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27850 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 27850 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27842 Henrico, NC 1,493 8.7 mi
27844 Hollister, NC 2,950 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Halifax County

27870 standard
Roanoke Rapids, NC
Pop: 27,236
27823 standard
Enfield, NC
Pop: 8,201
27874 standard
Scotland Neck, NC
Pop: 4,861
27839 standard
Halifax, NC
Pop: 4,001
27844 standard
Hollister, NC
Pop: 2,950
27890 standard
Weldon, NC
Pop: 2,521

Related Areas

Halifax County Littleton, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27850 in? ▼
ZIP code 27850 (Littleton) 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 27850? ▼
ZIP code 27850 in Littleton, NC has a population of 7,247 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27850? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27850 is $65,672, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27850? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27850 is $192,600, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27850? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27850 is White at 58.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27850? ▼
ZIP code 27850 has 145 business establishments employing approximately 825 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27850? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27850 are: Construction (25), Retail trade (22), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27850? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27850 increased by 16.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27850? ▼
In ZIP code 27850, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% 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 27850? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27850 is 29.2 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 27850? ▼
In ZIP code 27850, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27850? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27850 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.