PlainZIP

Winton, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27986

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

2,430
61/sq mi
$49,784
Median income
$138,600
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Winton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
61
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27986 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27986 covers 39.8 square miles in Winton, Hertford County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,430 residents on file, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27986 reports a modest median household income of $49,784 (28% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $26,794. Local economic indicators show a 20.0% poverty rate alongside 11.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $138,600 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $814 per month, and 63.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is -. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hertford County, so you can benchmark 27986 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

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 27986, Winton, 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

2,430

Population

39.8

Area (sq mi)

61

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27986?

44.5

Median Age

59.6%

Male

40.4%

Female

13.2%

Foreign-Born

White 33.7%
African American 50.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%

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?

$49,784

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$26,794

Per Capita Income

20.0%

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 27986 ranks nationally

Winton, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,784 14th percentile higher than 14% 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

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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 51.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

591

Total Housing Units

445

Occupied Units

146

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.1%
Renter 36.9%

$138,600

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$814

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 27986, employing approximately 400 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,624,000.

23

Businesses

400

Employees

$22.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 6 26.1%

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 27986 vs 27935 →

ZIP 27986 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 27986 ranks #3 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 27986 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 27986 ranks #4 of 6 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
27935 Eure, NC 1,698 4.7 mi
27922 Cofield, NC 1,030 6.4 mi
27910 Ahoskie, NC 12,007 7.8 mi
27818 Como, NC 1,344 9.3 mi
27937 Gates, NC 4,333 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hertford County

27910 standard
Ahoskie, NC
Pop: 12,007
27855 standard
Murfreesboro, NC
Pop: 6,456
27805 standard
Aulander, NC
Pop: 3,992
27818 standard
Como, NC
Pop: 1,344
27922 standard
Cofield, NC
Pop: 1,030
27942 standard
Harrellsville, NC
Pop: 901

Related Areas

Hertford County Winton, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27986 in? ▼
ZIP code 27986 (Winton) is located in Hertford County, North Carolina. Hertford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hertford-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27986? ▼
ZIP code 27986 in Winton, NC has a population of 2,430 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27986? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27986 is $49,784, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27986? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27986 is $138,600, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27986? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27986 is African American at 50.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27986? ▼
ZIP code 27986 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 400 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27986? ▼
In ZIP code 27986, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 27986? ▼
In ZIP code 27986, approximately 63.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27986? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27986 is 20.0% 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.