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 Moderate-density area
- $42,938
- Median income Below-median income area
- $99,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,089. The poverty rate is 29.6%, 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 $99,600 (62% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,014; owner occupancy is 63.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hertford County, so 27855 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 27855
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Murfreesboro, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27855.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 27855?
34.0
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
5.3%
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?
$42,938
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$24,089
Per Capita Income
29.6%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27855 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Murfreesboro, 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)
$42,938 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
2,769housing units
2,769
Total Housing Units
2,191
Occupied Units
578
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$99,600
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 27910
Ahoskie (27910)
12,007 residents
- 27855
Murfreesboro (27855)
6,456 residents
- 27897 2,265
Woodland (27897)
2,265 residents
- 27818 1,344
Como (27818)
1,344 residents
- 27862 877
Pendleton (27862)
877 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27855 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27855 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27818
Como (27818)
$58,478 median income
- 27897
Woodland (27897)
$56,694 median income
- 27862
Pendleton (27862)
$53,333 median income
- 27910
Ahoskie (27910)
$43,144 median income
- 27855
Murfreesboro (27855)
$42,938 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27855, 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 (6,456 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 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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