Roper, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27970
Washington County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,409
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $37,578
- Median income Below-median income area
- $132,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Roper pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27970 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27970 covers 293.9 square miles in Roper, Washington County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,409 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27970 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,578 (46% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,944. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 22.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $132,200 (49% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,049; owner occupancy is 68.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Washington County, so 27970 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 27970
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roper, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27970.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 27970, Roper, 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
3,409
Population
293.9
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27970?
59.1
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
0.2%
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?
$37,578
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$31,944
Per Capita Income
28.2%
Poverty Rate
22.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27970 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Roper, 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)
$37,578 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
1,872housing units
1,872
Total Housing Units
1,353
Occupied Units
519
Vacant Units
1.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$132,200
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$1,049
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 27970, employing approximately 214 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,916,000.
30
Businesses
214
Employees
$9.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 13.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 13.3% |
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 27970 vs 27928 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27928 | Creswell, NC | 1,986 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27970, 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 (3,409 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 27970 in?
ZIP code 27970 (Roper) 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 27970?
ZIP code 27970 in Roper, NC has a population of 3,409 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27970?
The median household income in ZIP 27970 is $37,578, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27970?
The median home value in ZIP 27970 is $132,200, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27970?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27970 is African American at 54.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27970?
ZIP code 27970 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 214 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27970?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27970 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27970?
In ZIP code 27970, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% 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 27970?
In ZIP code 27970, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27970?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27970 is 28.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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