PlainZIP

Cofield, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27922

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

1,030
10/sq mi
$49,250
Median income
$118,900
Median home value
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cofield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27922 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27922 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cofield, Hertford County, North Carolina, home to just 1,030 residents across 108.4 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27922 reports a modest median household income of $49,250 (29% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $30,472. The poverty rate stands at 18.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. The typical home here is valued at $118,900 (54% below the state average); renters pay a median of $825 monthly, and 78.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 27922, plus 6 more within Hertford County, give a clearer read than the 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 27922

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cofield, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27922.

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 27922, Cofield, 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

1,030

Population

108.4

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27922?

40.1

Median Age

42.1%

Male

57.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 31.3%
African American 47.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$49,250

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$30,472

Per Capita Income

18.7%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 27922 ranks nationally

Cofield, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,250 13th percentile higher than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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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 44.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%

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

What does housing look like?

428

Total Housing Units

348

Occupied Units

80

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$118,900

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$825

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 27922, employing approximately 913 people with a combined annual payroll of $101,519,000.

27

Businesses

913

Employees

$101.5M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 8 29.6%
Wholesale trade 6 22.2%
Manufacturing 5 18.5%
Retail trade 3 11.1%

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 27922 vs 27935 →

ZIP 27922 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 27922 ranks #6 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 27922 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 27922 ranks #5 of 7 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
27935 Eure, NC 1,698 7.6 mi
27942 Harrellsville, NC 901 5.4 mi
27986 Winton, NC 2,430 6.4 mi
27967 Powellsville, NC 366 7.0 mi
27924 Colerain, NC 3,140 10.0 mi
27910 Ahoskie, NC 12,007 8.3 mi
27938 Gatesville, NC 1,505 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hertford County

27910 standard
Ahoskie, NC
Pop: 12,007
27855 standard
Murfreesboro, NC
Pop: 6,456
27805 standard
Aulander, NC
Pop: 3,992
27986 standard
Winton, NC
Pop: 2,430
27818 standard
Como, NC
Pop: 1,344
27942 standard
Harrellsville, NC
Pop: 901

Related Areas

Hertford County Cofield, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27922 in? ▼
ZIP code 27922 (Cofield) 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 27922? ▼
ZIP code 27922 in Cofield, NC has a population of 1,030 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27922? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27922 is $49,250, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27922? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27922 is $118,900, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27922? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27922 is African American at 47.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27922? ▼
ZIP code 27922 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 913 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27922? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27922 are: Transportation and warehousing (8), Wholesale trade (6), Manufacturing (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27922? ▼
In ZIP code 27922, 44.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% 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 27922? ▼
In ZIP code 27922, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27922? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27922 is 18.7% 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.