Ahoskie, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27910

Hertford County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 14, 2026

12,007
34/sq mi: $43,144
Median income: $118,200
Median home value: 17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 27910 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 352.1 square miles in Ahoskie, Hertford County, North Carolina. The area is home to 12,007 residents, producing a population density of 34 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 27910 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27910 sits at $43,144 (38% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $27,742. The poverty rate stands at 22.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $118,200 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $778 per month, and 64.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27910 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hertford County, so you can benchmark 27910 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 27910

Retail trade

64
Health care and social assistance

60
Other services (except public administration)

42
Accommodation and food services

27
Transportation and warehousing

15

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27910, Ahoskie, NC · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-14 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,007

Population

352.1

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27910?

44.5

Median Age

44.1%

Male

55.9%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 30.3%

African American 61.1%

Asian 1.6%

American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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

$27,742

Per Capita Income

22.7%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27910 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$43,144 8th percentile higher than 8% 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,344

Total Housing Units

4,551

Occupied Units

793

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.8%

Renter 35.2%

$118,200

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$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

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 27910 vs 27967 →

27910

12,007
27855

6,456
27805

3,992
27986

2,430
27935

1,698
27922

1,030
27967

366

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27910 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

27935

$82,115
27805

$52,679
27986

$49,784
27922

$49,250
27910

$43,144
27855

$42,938

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.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
27967	Powellsville, NC	366	6.4 mi
27986	Winton, NC	2,430	7.8 mi
27805	Aulander, NC	3,992	7.6 mi
27922	Cofield, NC	1,030	8.3 mi
27855	Murfreesboro, NC	6,456	10.5 mi
27935	Eure, NC	1,698	12.2 mi

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Hertford County Ahoskie, NC North Carolina

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.