Camden, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27921
Camden County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,805
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $94,473
- Median income Above-median income area
- $341,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Camden pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27921 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 27921 (Camden, NC) rose +15.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.7 in 2023 to 290.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27921 covers 187.0 square miles in Camden, Camden County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,805 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27921 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,473 (37% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,655. The poverty rate is 4.4%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $341,000 (31% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 73.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,241.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Camden County, so 27921 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 27921
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Camden, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27921.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 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 27921, Camden, 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
4,805
Population
187.0
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27921?
40.6
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
1.9%
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?
$94,473
Median Household Income
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$43,655
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27921 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Camden, 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)
$94,473 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
2,248housing units
2,248
Total Housing Units
2,011
Occupied Units
237
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$341,000
Median Home Value
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$1,241
Median Rent
1998
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
+15.9%
YoY Change (2024)
291
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+191%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27921 have increased 15.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +191% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.4% | 174 |
| 2021 | +6.9% | 186 |
| 2022 | +25.7% | 233 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 251 |
| 2024 | +15.9% | 291 |
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 76 business establishments in ZIP 27921, employing approximately 370 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,921,000.
76
Businesses
370
Employees
$12.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 16 | 21.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 14.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 10.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.3% |
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 27921 vs 27973 →
ZIP 27921 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
- 27958 10,144
Moyock (27958)
10,144 residents
- 27921 4,805
Camden (27921)
4,805 residents
- 27973 1,323
Shawboro (27973)
1,323 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27921 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27921 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27958
Moyock (27958)
$112,177 median income
- 27921
Camden (27921)
$94,473 median income
- 27973
Shawboro (27973)
$86,375 median income
- 27909
Elizabeth City (27909)
$66,732 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27921 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 27921, 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 (4,805 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 27921 in?
ZIP code 27921 (Camden) is located in Camden County, North Carolina. Camden County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/camden-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27921?
ZIP code 27921 in Camden, NC has a population of 4,805 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27921?
The median household income in ZIP 27921 is $94,473, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27921?
The median home value in ZIP 27921 is $341,000, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27921?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27921 is White at 80.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27921?
ZIP code 27921 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 370 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27921?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27921 are: Construction (16), Other services (except public administration) (11), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27921?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27921 increased by 15.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 191%. 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 27921?
In ZIP code 27921, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.9% 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 27921?
In ZIP code 27921, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27921?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27921 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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