27805 ZIP Code — Aulander, NC

Bertie County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27805 is located in Aulander, North Carolina, within Bertie County. It covers approximately 108.59 square miles and serves a population of 3,321 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27805

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,134. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27805 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,321

population

108.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27805 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27805

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27805. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Aulander	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27847 Kelford (5 mi) 27910 Ahoskie (8.1 mi) 27872 Roxobel (8.8 mi) 27897 Woodland (10 mi) 27849 Lewiston Woodville (10.9 mi) 27924 Colerain (14 mi) 27869 Rich Square (14.5 mi) 27855 Murfreesboro (15.6 mi) 27922 Cofield (15.7 mi) 27983 Windsor (16.2 mi) 27986 Winton (16.4 mi) 27820 Conway (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,321
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	108.59 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.1952
Longitude	-77.0920
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	252

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.3%	64.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	23.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	10.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,321

Population

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$47,134

Median household income

$25,043

Per capita income

$85,400

Median home value

$699

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

1,309

Housing units

10.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

105

5–9

103

10–14

15–19

113

20–24

111

106

25–34

104

220

35–44

217

318

45–54

314

55–59

137

60–64

136

226

65–74

223

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	662	19.9%
18 and over	2,659	80.1%
65 and over	638	19.2%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 56.5%

White 41.2%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,889	56.5%
White	1,378	41.2%
Two or more races	54	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.3%	64.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	23.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	10.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 13.7%

$25k–$35k 13.6%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	13.7%
$25k–$35k	13.6%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	21.0%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$47,134

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.8%

$50k–$100k 40.2%

$100k–$150k 25.6%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 8.0%

$300k–$500k 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,400
Median rent / month	$699
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	10.2%
Single-family detached	73.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	24.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	8.7%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	20.7%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	23.4%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	18.4%
3 bedrooms	61.2%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	27.9%
3 or more	38.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	63.5%
Propane / LP gas	26.2%
Fuel oil	6.1%
Wood	2.2%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	523	37.4%
Cohabiting couple	114	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	237	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	525	37.5%
Households with children under 18	416	29.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	493	35.2%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.1%	34.3%
Married	41.8%	35.8%
Separated	5.1%	4.6%
Widowed	3.6%	13.8%
Divorced	11.5%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 2.9%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	10.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	87	11.1%
Kindergarten	25	3.2%
Elementary school	339	43.4%
High school	190	24.3%
College / grad school	140	17.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.0%

Manufacturing 19.7%

Construction 13.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Retail trade 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Professional & management 2.7%

Public administration 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.5%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	26.1%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	25.8%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	2.6%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 6.0%

18 and over 14.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 26.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.5%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	44.4%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	21.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.2%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	44.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.6%
Public insurance	42.9%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,169	95.4%
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)	3,305	99.5%
Born in same state	3,305	99.5%
Born in different state	2,869	86.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.5%
Not a US citizen	11	68.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	529	15.9%
French	246	7.4%
Italian	47	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	0.4%
German	8	0.2%
Polish	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	81.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27805

What city is ZIP code 27805 in?

ZIP code 27805 is primarily assigned to Aulander, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27805 in?

ZIP code 27805 falls within Bertie County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27805?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 27805 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 27805 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27805 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 27805 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27805?

The median home value in ZIP code 27805 is $85,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 27805 in?

ZIP code 27805 observes the EST timezone.