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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
$94,473
Median income
$341,000
Median home value
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $43,655. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.2%. Median home value sits at $341,000 (31% above the state average), median rent at $1,241 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.5%.

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 -. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Camden County, so you can benchmark 27921 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 27921

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Camden, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27921.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 27921?

40.6

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 80.4%
African American 8.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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

$43,655

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 27921 ranks nationally

Camden, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,473 Top 23% higher than 77% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,248

Total Housing Units

2,011

Occupied Units

237

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.5%
Renter 26.5%

$341,000

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27921 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27921 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27973 Shawboro, NC 1,323 5.7 mi
27958 Moyock, NC 10,144 8.7 mi
27909 Elizabeth City, NC 40,699 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Camden County

27976 standard
South Mills, NC
Pop: 3,449
27974 standard
Shiloh, NC
Pop: 1,285

Related Areas

Camden County Camden, NC North Carolina

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.