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 Low-density area
- $65,625
- Median income Near-median income area
- $143,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 23rd 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 covers 177.3 square miles in Creswell, Washington County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,986 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27928 reports a modest median household income of $65,625 (5% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,803. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $143,500 (45% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $941; owner occupancy is 79.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Washington County, so 27928 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 27928
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Creswell, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27928.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food 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 27928, Creswell, 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
1,986
Population
177.3
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27928?
40.9
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
6.4%
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?
$65,625
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$28,803
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27928 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Creswell, 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)
$65,625 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
728housing units
728
Total Housing Units
645
Occupied Units
83
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,500
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27928 vs 27970 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27970 | Roper, NC | 3,409 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27928, 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 (1,986 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 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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