27909 ZIP Code, Elizabeth City, NC
27909 is a ZIP code in Elizabeth City, North Carolina in Pasquotank County. It covers 227 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 27921, 27944 and 27985. 40,869 people live here in 15,804 households, more than in 9 of every 10 North Carolina ZIP codes. With about 180 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (68% own). Median household income is $66,732, close to the North Carolina median of $72,388.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Elizabeth City, NC
- County: Pasquotank County
- Land area: 227 sq mi
- Population: 40,869
- Median household income: $66,732
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 40,869 |
| Households | 15,804 |
| Median household income | $66,732 |
| Income per person | $33,769 |
| Median age | 39.7 |
| Homeowners | 67.5% |
| Median home value | $234,600 |
| Median rent | $1,170 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.0% |
| Broadband internet | 91.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.4% |
| $10–15K | 4.8% |
| $15–25K | 7.0% |
| $25–35K | 9.9% |
| $35–50K | 11.5% |
| $50–75K | 17.9% |
| $75–100K | 15.9% |
| $100–150K | 15.7% |
| $150–200K | 7.6% |
| $200K+ | 5.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.7% |
| 10–19 | 12.4% |
| 20–24 | 6.1% |
| 25–34 | 13.6% |
| 35–44 | 12.9% |
| 45–54 | 10.4% |
| 55–64 | 13.3% |
| 65–74 | 11.0% |
| 75+ | 7.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 36.9% |
| Owned outright | 23.5% |
| Rented | 28.8% |
| Vacant | 10.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 70.5% |
| Townhome | 2.5% |
| 2–4 units | 6.7% |
| 5–19 units | 6.3% |
| 20+ units | 1.8% |
| Mobile / other | 12.2% |
Businesses in 27909
910 business establishments with 11,085 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 176
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 157
- Accommodation and Food Services: 104
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 104
- Construction: 76
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 66
- Finance and Insurance: 40
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 36
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 27921 — Camden CDP, NC (7.3 mi)
- 27944 — Hertford town, NC (10.6 mi)
- 27985 — Winfall town, NC (12.4 mi)
- 27919 (13.2 mi)
- 27973 (13.2 mi)
- 27976 — South Mills CDP, NC (13.7 mi)
- 27958 — Moyock CDP, NC (15.6 mi)
- 27917 — Coinjock CDP, NC (15.8 mi)
Areas that include 27909
- Elizabeth City, NC ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Pasquotank County ZIP codes — 1 ZIP codes
- North Carolina ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 27909, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 27909 in?
- 27909 is a Elizabeth City, NC mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Elizabeth City; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 27909 in?
- 27909 is in Pasquotank County.
- What is the population of 27909?
- About 40,869 people (±52), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 40,606.
- What is the median household income in 27909?
- $66,732 (±$7,046), compared with $72,388 for North Carolina as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 27909?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 27909 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 27909?
- The closest, measured center to center: 27921 (7.3 mi, Camden), 27944 (10.6 mi, Hertford), 27985 (12.4 mi, Winfall), 27919 (13.2 mi), 27973 (13.2 mi) and 27976 (13.7 mi, South Mills).
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