Scotland Neck, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27874
Halifax County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,861
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $33,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $74,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Scotland Neck pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27874 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27874 covers 337.6 square miles in Scotland Neck, Halifax County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,861 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27874 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,250 (52% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,547. Economic pressure is pronounced: 31.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $74,800 (71% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $568; owner occupancy is 60.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Halifax County, so 27874 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 27874
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scotland Neck, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27874.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 7
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
6 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 27874, Scotland Neck, 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
4,861
Population
337.6
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27874?
61.0
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
2.0%
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?
$33,250
Median Household Income
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$28,547
Per Capita Income
31.2%
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27874 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Scotland Neck, 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)
$33,250 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
2,236housing units
2,236
Total Housing Units
1,859
Occupied Units
377
Vacant Units
1.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$74,800
Median Home Value
-71% vs state ZIP avg
$568
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 69 business establishments in ZIP 27874, employing approximately 1,168 people with a combined annual payroll of $54,720,000.
69
Businesses
1,168
Employees
$54.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 19 | 27.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 10.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 8.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 27874 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27874
Scotland Neck (27874)
4,861 residents
- 27869
Rich Square (27869)
2,258 residents
- 27843 1,157
Hobgood (27843)
1,157 residents
- 27872 375
Roxobel (27872)
375 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27874 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27874 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27843
Hobgood (27843)
$69,306 median income
- 27869
Rich Square (27869)
$43,301 median income
- 27872
Roxobel (27872)
$39,167 median income
- 27874
Scotland Neck (27874)
$33,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27874 ranks #4 of 4 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 27874, 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 (4,861 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 27874 in?
ZIP code 27874 (Scotland Neck) 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 27874?
ZIP code 27874 in Scotland Neck, NC has a population of 4,861 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27874?
The median household income in ZIP 27874 is $33,250, which is 56% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27874?
The median home value in ZIP 27874 is $74,800, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27874?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27874 is African American at 67.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27874?
ZIP code 27874 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 1,168 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27874?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27874 are: Retail trade (19), Health care and social assistance (8), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27874?
In ZIP code 27874, 49.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 27874?
In ZIP code 27874, approximately 60.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27874?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27874 is 31.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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