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 Low-density area
- $49,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $118,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,472. The poverty rate is 18.7%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $118,900 (54% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $825; owner occupancy is 78.2%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hertford County, so 27922 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 27922
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cofield, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27922.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 27922?
40.1
Median Age
42.1%
Male
57.9%
Female
0.0%
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?
$49,250
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$30,472
Per Capita Income
18.7%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27922 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Cofield, 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)
$49,250 16th percentile higher than 16% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
428housing units
428
Total Housing Units
348
Occupied Units
80
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,900
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 27910
Ahoskie (27910)
12,007 residents
- 27924 3,140
Colerain (27924)
3,140 residents
- 27986 2,430
Winton (27986)
2,430 residents
- 27935 1,698
Eure (27935)
1,698 residents
- 27938 1,505
Gatesville (27938)
1,505 residents
- 27922 1,030
Cofield (27922)
1,030 residents
- 27942 901
Harrellsville (27942)
901 residents
- 27967 366
Powellsville (27967)
366 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27922 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27922 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
- 27924
Colerain (27924)
$72,469 median income
- 27938
Gatesville (27938)
$65,217 median income
- 27986
Winton (27986)
$49,784 median income
- 27922
Cofield (27922)
$49,250 median income
- 27942
Harrellsville (27942)
$44,271 median income
- 27910
Ahoskie (27910)
$43,144 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27922, 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 (1,030 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 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.
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