Windsor, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27983
Bertie County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,416
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $44,441
- Median income Below-median income area
- $106,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Windsor pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27983 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27983 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Windsor, Bertie County, North Carolina, home to 10,416 residents across 860.8 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27983 reports a modest median household income of $44,441 (36% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,185. The poverty rate is 18.1%, with unemployment at 9.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $106,400 (59% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $750; owner occupancy is 68.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the North Carolina and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 27983.
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 27983
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Windsor, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27983.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 10
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 9
Transportation and warehousing
9 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 27983, Windsor, 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
10,416
Population
860.8
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27983?
44.6
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
3.6%
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?
$44,441
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$26,185
Per Capita Income
18.1%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27983 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Windsor, 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)
$44,441 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
3,811housing units
3,811
Total Housing Units
2,833
Occupied Units
978
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$106,400
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$750
Median Rent
1979
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
+8.8%
YoY Change (2023)
177
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+77%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27983 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +77% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +15.6% | 135 |
| 2019 | +8.2% | 146 |
| 2020 | +7.2% | 157 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 170 |
| 2023 | – | 177 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 154 business establishments in ZIP 27983, employing approximately 1,474 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,512,000.
154
Businesses
1,474
Employees
$52.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 26.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 15.6% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 13.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 5.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 3.9% |
| Construction | 5 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.6% |
| Information | 3 | 1.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27983, 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 (10,416 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 27983 in?
ZIP code 27983 (Windsor) is located in Bertie County, North Carolina. Bertie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bertie-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27983?
ZIP code 27983 in Windsor, NC has a population of 10,416 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27983?
The median household income in ZIP 27983 is $44,441, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27983?
The median home value in ZIP 27983 is $106,400, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27983?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27983 is African American at 58.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27983?
ZIP code 27983 has 154 business establishments employing approximately 1,474 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27983?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27983 are: Health care and social assistance (40), Other services (except public administration) (24), Retail trade (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27983?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27983 increased by 8.8% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 77%. 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 27983?
In ZIP code 27983, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 27983?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27983 is 22.7 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 27983?
In ZIP code 27983, approximately 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27983?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27983 is 18.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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