Whitakers, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27891
Nash County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,227
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,942
- Median income Near-median income area
- $146,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Whitakers pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27891 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27891 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Whitakers, Nash County, North Carolina, home to 5,227 residents across 365.5 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27891 reports a modest median household income of $67,942 (2% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,923. Unemployment is 10.8%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $146,600 (44% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,082; owner occupancy is 80.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nash County, so 27891 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 27891
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whitakers, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27891.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 27891, Whitakers, 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
5,227
Population
365.5
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27891?
43.4
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
2.2%
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?
$67,942
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$29,923
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27891 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Whitakers, 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)
$67,942 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
2,256housing units
2,256
Total Housing Units
1,814
Occupied Units
442
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$146,600
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$1,082
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 27891, employing approximately 3,108 people with a combined annual payroll of $172,836,000.
40
Businesses
3,108
Employees
$172.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 6 | 15.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 15.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 10.0% |
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 27891 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27804
Rocky Mount (27804)
29,058 residents
- 27823 8,201
Enfield (27823)
8,201 residents
- 27891 5,227
Whitakers (27891)
5,227 residents
- 27809 5,091
Battleboro (27809)
5,091 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27891 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27891 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27809
Battleboro (27809)
$88,750 median income
- 27891
Whitakers (27891)
$67,942 median income
- 27804
Rocky Mount (27804)
$61,359 median income
- 27823 $34,940
Enfield (27823)
$34,940 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27891 ranks #2 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 27891, 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 (5,227 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 27891 in?
ZIP code 27891 (Whitakers) is located in Nash County, North Carolina. Nash County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nash-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27891?
ZIP code 27891 in Whitakers, NC has a population of 5,227 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27891?
The median household income in ZIP 27891 is $67,942, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27891?
The median home value in ZIP 27891 is $146,600, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27891?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27891 is African American at 60.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27891?
ZIP code 27891 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 3,108 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27891?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27891 are: Retail trade (8), Construction (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27891?
In ZIP code 27891, 44.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.2% 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 27891?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27891 is 25.5 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 27891?
In ZIP code 27891, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27891?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27891 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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