Colerain, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27924
Bertie County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,140
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $72,469
- Median income Near-median income area
- $137,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Colerain pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27924 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27924 covers 243.4 square miles in Colerain, Bertie County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,140 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27924 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,469 (5% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,430. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.0% and unemployment is 1.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $137,100 (47% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $837; owner occupancy is 77.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bertie County, so 27924 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 27924
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colerain, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27924.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 27924, Colerain, 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
3,140
Population
243.4
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27924?
46.5
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
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?
$72,469
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$42,430
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27924 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Colerain, 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)
$72,469 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
1,332housing units
1,332
Total Housing Units
1,207
Occupied Units
125
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$137,100
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$837
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 27924, employing approximately 177 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,359,000.
28
Businesses
177
Employees
$5.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 25.0% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 21.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 14.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 10.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 27924 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27924
Colerain (27924)
3,140 residents
- 27957
Merry Hill (27957)
1,356 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 27924 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27924 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27924
Colerain (27924)
$72,469 median income
- 27922
Cofield (27922)
$49,250 median income
- 27942
Harrellsville (27942)
$44,271 median income
- 27957
Merry Hill (27957)
$36,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27924 ranks the highest 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 27924, 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 (3,140 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 27924 in?
ZIP code 27924 (Colerain) is located in Bertie County, North Carolina. Bertie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bertie-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27924?
ZIP code 27924 in Colerain, NC has a population of 3,140 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27924?
The median household income in ZIP 27924 is $72,469, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27924?
The median home value in ZIP 27924 is $137,100, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27924?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27924 is White at 59.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27924?
ZIP code 27924 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 177 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27924?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27924 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (6), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27924?
In ZIP code 27924, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 27924?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27924 is 29.5 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 27924?
In ZIP code 27924, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27924?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27924 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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