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 Moderate-density area
- $49,784
- Median income Below-median income area
- $138,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 22nd 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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,794. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $138,600 (47% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $814; owner occupancy is 63.1%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hertford County, so 27986 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 →
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
Who lives in ZIP 27986?
44.5
Median Age
59.6%
Male
40.4%
Female
13.2%
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?
$49,784
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$26,794
Per Capita Income
20.0%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27986 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Winton, 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)
$49,784 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
591housing units
591
Total Housing Units
445
Occupied Units
146
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$138,600
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 27910
Ahoskie (27910)
12,007 residents
- 27937 4,333
Gates (27937)
4,333 residents
- 27986 2,430
Winton (27986)
2,430 residents
- 27935 1,698
Eure (27935)
1,698 residents
- 27818 1,344
Como (27818)
1,344 residents
- 27922 1,030
Cofield (27922)
1,030 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27986 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27986 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27935
Eure (27935)
$82,115 median income
- 27937
Gates (27937)
$70,086 median income
- 27818
Como (27818)
$58,478 median income
- 27986
Winton (27986)
$49,784 median income
- 27922
Cofield (27922)
$49,250 median income
- 27910
Ahoskie (27910)
$43,144 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27986, 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 (2,430 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 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.
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