Chowan County, NC ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes cover all or part of Chowan County, North Carolina: 27932, 27980 and 27946. The Census Bureau counts 13,836 residents in the county, with a median household income of $53,864 and a median home value of $235,800. Median household income ranges from $53,490 in 27932 to $74,421 in 27946. Its largest communities include Edenton, Arrowhead Beach, Cape Colony and Chowan Beach.
Chowan County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 13,836 |
| Households | 6,134 |
| Median household income | $53,864 |
| Median home value | $235,800 |
| Median age | 48.6 |
| Median rent | $681 |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 15,400 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 6,693 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $53,490 (27932) to $74,421 (27946) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $56,428 |
| Homeowners | 70.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.6% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 14 routes, 7,322 homes (3 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Chowan County: 27946 ($74,421)
- Most residents: 27932 (12,745 people)
- Highest homeownership: 27946 (82.5% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 27932 (29.0% of households)
- Most new movers: 27932 (10.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 27932 (46.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 27980 ($259,300)
Every ZIP code in Chowan County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27932 | Edenton | 12,745 | 5,466 | $53,490 | $233,400 | 68.6% | 29.0% | 10.0% | 11 | 6,357 | 91% of its land |
| 27980 | Tyner | 1,647 | 724 | $66,111 | $259,300 | 80.2% | 18.6% | 9.9% | 2 | 925 | 88% of its land |
| 27946 | Hobbsville | 1,008 | 503 | $74,421 | $204,400 | 82.5% | 16.9% | 4.0% | 1 | 479 | 13% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Chowan County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Edenton — 4,494 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Arrowhead Beach — 1,242 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Cape Colony — 509 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Chowan Beach — 325 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Chowan County, NC?
- 27932, 27980 and 27946. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Chowan County?
- 13,836 residents in 6,134 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Chowan County?
- $53,864 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $53,490 (27932) to $74,421 (27946).
- Which Chowan County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 27946, at $74,421, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Chowan County?
- For the 3 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 14 carrier routes reaching 7,322 residential and 439 business mailboxes.
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