Creswell, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27928

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

1,986
11/sq mi
$65,625
Median income
$143,500
Median home value
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Creswell pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27928 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27928 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 177.3 square miles in Creswell, Washington County, North Carolina. The area is home to 1,986 residents, producing a population density of 11 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 27928 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27928 sits at $65,625 (5% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $28,803. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $143,500 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $941 per month, and 79.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27928 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 27928 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 27928

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27928.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27928, Creswell, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,986

Population

177.3

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27928?

40.9

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 54.9%
African American 17.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%

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?

$65,625

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$28,803

Per Capita Income

14.4%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 27928 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,625 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 42.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%

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

What does housing look like?

728

Total Housing Units

645

Occupied Units

83

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.5%
Renter 20.5%

$143,500

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$941

Median Rent

1988

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 27928, employing approximately 158 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,778,000.

28

Businesses

158

Employees

$5.8M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 21.4%
Retail trade 6 21.4%
Accommodation and food 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 Code City Population Distance
27970 Roper, NC 3,409 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27928 in?
ZIP code 27928 (Creswell) is located in Washington County, North Carolina. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27928?
ZIP code 27928 in Creswell, NC has a population of 1,986 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27928?
The median household income in ZIP 27928 is $65,625, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27928?
The median home value in ZIP 27928 is $143,500, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27928?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27928 is White at 54.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27928?
ZIP code 27928 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 158 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27928?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27928 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (6), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27928?
In ZIP code 27928, 42.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% 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 27928?
In ZIP code 27928, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27928?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27928 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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