PlainZIP

Hertford, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27944

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

11,909
25/sq mi
$67,938
Median income
$236,900
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hertford pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
25
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27944 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27944 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hertford, Perquimans County, North Carolina, home to 11,909 residents across 478.3 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27944 reports a modest median household income of $67,938 (2% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $37,411. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $236,900 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $1,014 per month, and 78.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. To put 27944 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 2 additional ZIPs in Perquimans County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 27944

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hertford, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27944.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27944, Hertford, 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

11,909

Population

478.3

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27944?

52.9

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 72.8%
African American 18.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$67,938

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$37,411

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

32.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27944 ranks nationally

Hertford, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,938 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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 52.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

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

What does housing look like?

6,088

Total Housing Units

5,048

Occupied Units

1,040

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.0%
Renter 22.0%

$236,900

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,014

Median Rent

1992

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

-0.9%

YoY Change (2024)

251

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+151%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27944 have decreased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +12.6% 176
2021 +8.7% 192
2022 +12.4% 215
2023 +17.8% 254
2024 -0.9% 251

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 169 business establishments in ZIP 27944, employing approximately 1,402 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,339,000.

169

Businesses

1,402

Employees

$51.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 27 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 23 13.6%
Construction 19 11.2%
Health care and social assistance 16 9.5%
Transportation and warehousing 13 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 11 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 5.9%
Wholesale trade 8 4.7%
Finance and insurance 8 4.7%
Manufacturing 7 4.1%
Information 4 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.4%

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 27944 vs 27985 →

ZIP 27944 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27944 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27944 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 27944 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27985 Winfall, NC 283 3.4 mi
27919 Belvidere, NC 1,130 10.6 mi
27909 Elizabeth City, NC 40,699 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Perquimans County

27919 standard
Belvidere, NC
Pop: 1,130
27985 standard
Winfall, NC
Pop: 283

Related Areas

Perquimans County Hertford, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27944 in? ▼
ZIP code 27944 (Hertford) is located in Perquimans County, North Carolina. Perquimans County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/perquimans-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27944? ▼
ZIP code 27944 in Hertford, NC has a population of 11,909 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27944? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27944 is $67,938, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27944? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27944 is $236,900, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27944? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27944 is White at 72.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27944? ▼
ZIP code 27944 has 169 business establishments employing approximately 1,402 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27944? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27944 are: Retail trade (27), Other services (except public administration) (23), Construction (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27944? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27944 decreased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 27944? ▼
In ZIP code 27944, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 27944? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27944 is 32.3 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 27944? ▼
In ZIP code 27944, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27944? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27944 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.