Stokes, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27884
Pitt County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,282
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,306
- Median income Near-median income area
- $114,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stokes pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27884 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27884 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stokes, Pitt County, North Carolina, home to just 1,282 residents across 85.5 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27884 reports a modest median household income of $64,306 (7% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,485. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 1.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $114,700 (56% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $839; owner occupancy is 82.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pitt County, so 27884 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 27884
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stokes, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27884.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 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 27884, Stokes, 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
1,282
Population
85.5
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27884?
28.2
Median Age
64.2%
Male
35.8%
Female
7.1%
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?
$64,306
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$20,485
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27884 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Stokes, 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)
$64,306 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
589housing units
589
Total Housing Units
529
Occupied Units
60
Vacant Units
3.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$114,700
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$839
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 27884, employing approximately 110 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,314,000.
24
Businesses
110
Employees
$3.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 29.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 29.2% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 16.7% |
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 27884 vs 27871 →
ZIP 27884 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27834
Greenville (27834)
52,914 residents
- 27871 4,619
Robersonville (27871)
4,619 residents
- 27812 2,593
Bethel (27812)
2,593 residents
- 27884 1,282
Stokes (27884)
1,282 residents
- 27879 311
Simpson (27879)
311 residents
- 27825 103
Everetts (27825)
103 residents
- 27861 71
Parmele (27861)
71 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27884 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27884 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27884
Stokes (27884)
$64,306 median income
- 27812
Bethel (27812)
$53,268 median income
- 27834
Greenville (27834)
$48,935 median income
- 27871
Robersonville (27871)
$46,172 median income
- 27825
Everetts (27825)
$43,750 median income
- 27879
Simpson (27879)
$32,500 median income
- 27861
Parmele (27861)
$28,681 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27884 ranks the highest of 7 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 27884, 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 (1,282 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 27884 in?
ZIP code 27884 (Stokes) is located in Pitt County, North Carolina. Pitt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pitt-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27884?
ZIP code 27884 in Stokes, NC has a population of 1,282 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27884?
The median household income in ZIP 27884 is $64,306, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27884?
The median home value in ZIP 27884 is $114,700, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27884?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27884 is White at 43.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27884?
ZIP code 27884 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 110 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27884?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27884 are: Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27884?
In ZIP code 27884, 52.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 27884?
In ZIP code 27884, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27884?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27884 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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