Seaboard, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27876
Northampton County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,302
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,040
- Median income Below-median income area
- $84,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Seaboard pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27876 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27876 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seaboard, Northampton County, North Carolina, home to just 1,302 residents across 108.5 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27876 reports a modest median household income of $51,040 (26% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,421. The poverty rate is 18.3%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $84,500 (67% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $715; owner occupancy is 68.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Northampton County, so 27876 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 27876
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seaboard, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27876.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 27876, Seaboard, 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
1,302
Population
108.5
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27876?
56.5
Median Age
39.5%
Male
60.5%
Female
0.9%
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?
$51,040
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$34,421
Per Capita Income
18.3%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27876 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Seaboard, 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)
$51,040 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
733housing units
733
Total Housing Units
635
Occupied Units
98
Vacant Units
1.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$84,500
Median Home Value
-67% vs state ZIP avg
$715
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 27876, employing approximately 209 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,190,000.
17
Businesses
209
Employees
$12.2M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 17.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 17.6% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 17.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 17.6% |
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 27876 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27845
Jackson (27845)
2,394 residents
- 27876
Seaboard (27876)
1,302 residents
- 27866 855
Pleasant Hill (27866)
855 residents
- 27853 673
Margarettsville (27853)
673 residents
- 23828 395
Branchville (23828)
395 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27876 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27876 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23828
Branchville (23828)
$63,684 median income
- 27866
Pleasant Hill (27866)
$63,036 median income
- 27876
Seaboard (27876)
$51,040 median income
- 27845
Jackson (27845)
$48,707 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27876 ranks #3 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 27876, 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 (1,302 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 27876 in?
ZIP code 27876 (Seaboard) is located in Northampton County, North Carolina. Northampton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/northampton-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27876?
ZIP code 27876 in Seaboard, NC has a population of 1,302 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27876?
The median household income in ZIP 27876 is $51,040, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27876?
The median home value in ZIP 27876 is $84,500, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27876?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27876 is African American at 59.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27876?
ZIP code 27876 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 209 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27876?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27876 are: Manufacturing (3), Wholesale trade (3), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27876?
In ZIP code 27876, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.6% 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 27876?
In ZIP code 27876, approximately 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27876?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27876 is 18.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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