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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
$44,441
Median income
$106,400
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 860.8 square miles in Windsor, Bertie County, North Carolina. The area is home to 10,416 residents, producing a population density of 12 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 27983 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27983 sits at $44,441 (36% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $26,185. The poverty rate stands at 18.1% and the unemployment rate at 9.7%. On housing, the median home value is $106,400 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $750 per month, and 68.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27983 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 27983 sits relative to North Carolina and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 27983

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27983.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 27983?

44.6

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 31.9%
African American 58.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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

$26,185

Per Capita Income

18.1%

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27983 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,441 9th percentile higher than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,811

Total Housing Units

2,833

Occupied Units

978

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.4%
Renter 31.6%

$106,400

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Bertie County Windsor, NC North Carolina

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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Official Data Resources for Windsor, NC

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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