Edenton, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27932
Chowan County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,562
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,490
- Median income Below-median income area
- $233,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Edenton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27932 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27932 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, home to 12,562 residents across 306.4 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27932 reports a modest median household income of $53,490 (23% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,046. The poverty rate is 20.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $233,400 (10% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $675; 68.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Chowan County, so 27932 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 27932
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edenton, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27932.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
65 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 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 27932, Edenton, 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
12,562
Population
306.4
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27932?
46.2
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
1.6%
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?
$53,490
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$34,046
Per Capita Income
20.5%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27932 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Edenton, 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)
$53,490 25th percentile higher than 25% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,558housing units
6,558
Total Housing Units
5,466
Occupied Units
1,092
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$233,400
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$675
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27932 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.0% | 159 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 174 |
| 2022 | +22.7% | 214 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 228 |
| 2024 | +0.8% | 230 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 347 business establishments in ZIP 27932, employing approximately 3,972 people with a combined annual payroll of $185,026,000.
347
Businesses
3,972
Employees
$185.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 65 | 18.7% |
| Retail trade | 53 | 15.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 30 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.5% |
| Information | 11 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 2.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.1% |
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 27932 vs 27980 →
ZIP 27932 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27932
Edenton (27932)
12,562 residents
- 27980 2,182
Tyner (27980)
2,182 residents
- 27985 283
Winfall (27985)
283 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27932 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27932 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27980
Tyner (27980)
$66,111 median income
- 27985
Winfall (27985)
$63,233 median income
- 27932
Edenton (27932)
$53,490 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27932 ranks #3 of 3 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 27932, 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 (12,562 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 27932 in?
ZIP code 27932 (Edenton) is located in Chowan County, North Carolina. Chowan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chowan-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27932?
ZIP code 27932 in Edenton, NC has a population of 12,562 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27932?
The median household income in ZIP 27932 is $53,490, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27932?
The median home value in ZIP 27932 is $233,400, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27932?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27932 is White at 59.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27932?
ZIP code 27932 has 347 business establishments employing approximately 3,972 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27932?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27932 are: Health care and social assistance (65), Retail trade (53), Accommodation and food services (33). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27932?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27932 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27932?
In ZIP code 27932, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% 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 27932?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27932 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27932?
In ZIP code 27932, approximately 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27932?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27932 is 20.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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