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Murfreesboro, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27855

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

6,456
46/sq mi
$42,938
Median income
$99,600
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Murfreesboro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
46
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27855 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27855 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Murfreesboro, Hertford County, North Carolina, home to 6,456 residents across 141.6 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27855 reports a modest median household income of $42,938 (38% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $24,089. The poverty rate stands at 29.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. Housing costs here run $99,600 for a typical home value (62% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,014 a month; 63.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hertford County, letting you compare 27855 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 27855

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Murfreesboro, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27855.

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 27855, Murfreesboro, 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

6,456

Population

141.6

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27855?

34.0

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 31.7%
African American 57.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%

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?

$42,938

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$24,089

Per Capita Income

29.6%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27855 ranks nationally

Murfreesboro, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,938 8th percentile higher than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 47.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,769

Total Housing Units

2,191

Occupied Units

578

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.7%
Renter 36.3%

$99,600

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

$1,014

Median Rent

1979

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

+12.9%

YoY Change (2023)

207

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+107%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27855 have increased 12.9% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -6.0% 143
2019 +3.2% 148
2020 +1.4% 150
2021 +12.9% 169
2023 – 207

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 91 business establishments in ZIP 27855, employing approximately 1,090 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,151,000.

91

Businesses

1,090

Employees

$33.2M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 17 18.7%
Health care and social assistance 12 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 12 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 11 12.1%
Construction 7 7.7%
Finance and insurance 7 7.7%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 4.4%
Information 3 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.3%

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 27855 vs 27818 →

ZIP 27855 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 27855 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 27855 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 27855 ranks #5 of 5 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
27818 Como, NC 1,344 6.8 mi
27862 Pendleton, NC 877 7.3 mi
27910 Ahoskie, NC 12,007 10.5 mi
27897 Woodland, NC 2,265 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hertford County

27910 standard
Ahoskie, NC
Pop: 12,007
27805 standard
Aulander, NC
Pop: 3,992
27986 standard
Winton, NC
Pop: 2,430
27818 standard
Como, NC
Pop: 1,344
27922 standard
Cofield, NC
Pop: 1,030
27942 standard
Harrellsville, NC
Pop: 901

Related Areas

Hertford County Murfreesboro, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27855 in? ▼
ZIP code 27855 (Murfreesboro) is located in Hertford County, North Carolina. Hertford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hertford-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27855? ▼
ZIP code 27855 in Murfreesboro, NC has a population of 6,456 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27855? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27855 is $42,938, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27855? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27855 is $99,600, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27855? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27855 is African American at 57.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27855? ▼
ZIP code 27855 has 91 business establishments employing approximately 1,090 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27855? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27855 are: Retail trade (17), Health care and social assistance (12), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27855? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27855 increased by 12.9% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 27855? ▼
In ZIP code 27855, 47.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 27855? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27855 is 25.1 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 27855? ▼
In ZIP code 27855, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27855? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27855 is 29.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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