Elizabeth City, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27909
Pasquotank County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,699
- 69/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,732
- Median income Near-median income area
- $234,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elizabeth City pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 69
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27909 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27909 (Elizabeth City, NC) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.9 in 2023 to 251.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27909 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina, with 40,699 residents across 587.3 square miles, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27909 reports a modest median household income of $66,732 (4% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,769. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $234,600 (10% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,170; 67.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page surfaces 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, giving 27909 an immediate geographic comparison rather than a national benchmark alone.
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 27909
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elizabeth City, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27909.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
176 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
157 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
104 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
104 establishments
- Construction
Construction
76 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 27909, Elizabeth City, 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
40,699
Population
587.3
Area (sq mi)
69
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27909?
39.7
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
2.6%
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?
$66,732
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$33,769
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27909 ranks nationally
Elizabeth City, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$66,732 41st percentile higher than 41% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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
17,740housing units
17,740
Total Housing Units
15,804
Occupied Units
1,936
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,600
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,170
Median Rent
1988
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
+8.8%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27909 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 158 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 179 |
| 2022 | +19.1% | 213 |
| 2023 | +8.5% | 231 |
| 2024 | +8.8% | 251 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 910 business establishments in ZIP 27909, employing approximately 11,085 people with a combined annual payroll of $493,727,000.
910
Businesses
11,085
Employees
$493.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 176 | 19.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 157 | 17.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 104 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 104 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 76 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 66 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 2.6% |
| Information | 15 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.0% |
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 27909 vs 27921 →
ZIP 27909 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27909
Elizabeth City (27909)
40,699 residents
- 27944 11,909
Hertford (27944)
11,909 residents
- 27921 4,805
Camden (27921)
4,805 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27909 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27909 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27921
Camden (27921)
$94,473 median income
- 27944
Hertford (27944)
$67,938 median income
- 27909
Elizabeth City (27909)
$66,732 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27909 ranks #3 of 3 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 27909, 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 (40,699 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 27909 in?
ZIP code 27909 (Elizabeth City) is located in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. Pasquotank County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pasquotank-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27909?
ZIP code 27909 in Elizabeth City, NC has a population of 40,699 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27909?
The median household income in ZIP 27909 is $66,732, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27909?
The median home value in ZIP 27909 is $234,600, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27909?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27909 is White at 55.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27909?
ZIP code 27909 has 910 business establishments employing approximately 11,085 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27909?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27909 are: Retail trade (176), Health care and social assistance (157), Accommodation and food services (104). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27909?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27909 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 27909?
In ZIP code 27909, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% 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 27909?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27909 is 28.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27909?
In ZIP code 27909, approximately 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27909?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27909 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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