Ahoskie, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27910
Hertford County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,007
- 34/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $43,144
- Median income Below-median income area
- $118,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ahoskie pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 34
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27910 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 27910 (Ahoskie, NC) rose +9.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 179.8 in 2023 to 196.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27910 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ahoskie, Hertford County, North Carolina, home to 12,007 residents across 352.1 square miles, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27910 reports a modest median household income of $43,144 (38% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,742. The poverty rate is 22.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $118,200 (54% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $778; owner occupancy is 64.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hertford County, so 27910 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 27910
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ahoskie, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27910.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
27 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 15
Transportation and warehousing
15 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 27910, Ahoskie, 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
12,007
Population
352.1
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27910?
44.5
Median Age
44.1%
Male
55.9%
Female
3.1%
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?
$43,144
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$27,742
Per Capita Income
22.7%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27910 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Ahoskie, 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)
$43,144 8th percentile higher than 8% of 749 North Carolina 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
5,344housing units
5,344
Total Housing Units
4,551
Occupied Units
793
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,200
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$778
Median Rent
1977
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
+9.3%
YoY Change (2024)
197
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+97%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27910 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -8.4% | 120 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 135 |
| 2022 | +31.7% | 177 |
| 2023 | +1.3% | 180 |
| 2024 | +9.3% | 197 |
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 300 business establishments in ZIP 27910, employing approximately 4,285 people with a combined annual payroll of $183,591,000.
300
Businesses
4,285
Employees
$183.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 64 | 21.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 60 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 14.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 9.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 5.0% |
| Construction | 14 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.7% |
| Information | 4 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.0% |
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 27910 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27910
Ahoskie (27910)
12,007 residents
- 27855
Murfreesboro (27855)
6,456 residents
- 27805 3,992
Aulander (27805)
3,992 residents
- 27986 2,430
Winton (27986)
2,430 residents
- 27935 1,698
Eure (27935)
1,698 residents
- 27922 1,030
Cofield (27922)
1,030 residents
- 27967 366
Powellsville (27967)
366 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27910 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27910 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27935
Eure (27935)
$82,115 median income
- 27805
Aulander (27805)
$52,679 median income
- 27986
Winton (27986)
$49,784 median income
- 27922
Cofield (27922)
$49,250 median income
- 27910
Ahoskie (27910)
$43,144 median income
- 27855
Murfreesboro (27855)
$42,938 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27910 ranks #5 of 6 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 27910, 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 (12,007 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 27910 in?
ZIP code 27910 (Ahoskie) is located in Hertford County, North Carolina. Hertford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hertford-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27910?
ZIP code 27910 in Ahoskie, NC has a population of 12,007 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27910?
The median household income in ZIP 27910 is $43,144, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27910?
The median home value in ZIP 27910 is $118,200, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27910?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27910 is African American at 61.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27910?
ZIP code 27910 has 300 business establishments employing approximately 4,285 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27910?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27910 are: Retail trade (64), Health care and social assistance (60), Other services (except public administration) (42). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27910?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27910 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 27910?
In ZIP code 27910, 49.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 27910?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27910 is 26.6 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 27910?
In ZIP code 27910, approximately 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27910?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27910 is 22.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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