27878 ZIP Code — Sharpsburg, NC

Nash County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27878 is located in Sharpsburg, North Carolina, within Nash County. It covers approximately 0.79 square miles and serves a population of 962 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27878

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $98,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.

Median household income is $29,972. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 27878 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

962

population

0.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27878 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27878

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27878. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sharpsburg	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	962
Population density	1,218 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	0.79 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.8656
Longitude	-77.8304
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	252

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.6%	51.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	16.3%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	15.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	12.3%	3.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

962

Population

1,218

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$29,972

Median household income

$17,588

Per capita income

$98,300

Median home value

$857

Median monthly rent

45.8%

Home ownership

23.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

365

Housing units

8.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	257	26.7%
18 and over	705	73.3%
65 and over	204	21.2%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 60.6%

White 34.8%

Two or more races 4.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	583	60.6%
White	335	34.8%
Two or more races	44	4.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.6%	51.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	16.3%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	15.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	12.3%	3.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 17.4%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 15.8%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 27.3%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	17.4%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	15.8%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	27.3%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$29,972

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.8%

$50k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k–$300k 8.1%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 6.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,300
Median rent / month	$857
Owner occupied	45.8%
Renter occupied	54.2%
Vacant	25.0%
Single-family detached	51.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.9%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	24.7%
1980–1989	30.4%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	22.3%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	47.3%
3 bedrooms	44.4%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.2%
1 vehicle	37.7%
2 vehicles	42.1%
3 or more	5.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.0%
Electricity	78.1%
Propane / LP gas	13.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	39	8.5%
Cohabiting couple	94	20.4%
Male householder, no spouse	108	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	220	47.7%
Households with children under 18	151	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	199	43.2%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	58.5%	46.2%
Married	13.8%	11.7%
Separated	5.5%	11.5%
Widowed	10.8%	16.4%
Divorced	11.4%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 26.5%

HS graduate 40.7%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.6%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	34	14.3%
Elementary school	71	30.0%
High school	82	34.6%
College / grad school	50	21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Manufacturing 17.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.3%

Professional & management 11.3%

Retail trade 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Construction 5.6%

Other services 3.8%

Public administration 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.0%
Service	22.6%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	36.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.0%
Government	2.3%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 23.0%

Under 18 years 14.8%

18 and over 26.0%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 8.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.8%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	12.6%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.9%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	55.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.5%
Public insurance	63.3%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	874	90.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	962	100.0%
Born in same state	962	100.0%
Born in different state	825	85.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	163	16.9%
French	149	15.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	28	2.9%
English	18	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.9%
Internet access	77.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27878

What city is ZIP code 27878 in?

ZIP code 27878 is primarily assigned to Sharpsburg, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27878 in?

ZIP code 27878 falls within Nash County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27878?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 27878 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 27878 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27878?

23% of residents in ZIP code 27878 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27878?

The median home value in ZIP code 27878 is $98,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 27878 in?

ZIP code 27878 observes the EST timezone.