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Edgecombe County
Battleboro, NC
27809
27809 ZIP Code — Battleboro, NC
Edgecombe County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27809 is located in
Battleboro ,
North Carolina ,
within Edgecombe County .
It covers approximately 76.51 square miles and serves a population of
4,209 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 252 .
About ZIP code 27809
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $138,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($66,912) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 39% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 27809 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
4,209
Population density
55 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
065
Geography
Land area
76.51 sq mi
Water area
0.24 sq mi
Latitude
36.0253
Longitude
-77.7775
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
252
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.3%
58.8%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
27.0%
26.1%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
22.2%
13.7%
19.1%
Over $200k
6.5%
1.5%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$66,912
Median household income
$138,100
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 593 14.1% 18 and over 3,616 85.9% 65 and over 710 16.9% Median age 47.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
42.7%
Group Count % White 2,063 48.9% Black or African American 1,801 42.7% Asian 184 4.4% Two or more races 161 3.8% Hispanic or Latino 8 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.3%
58.8%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
27.0%
26.1%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
22.2%
13.7%
19.1%
Over $200k
6.5%
1.5%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.6% $10k–$15k 3.5% $15k–$25k 10.4% $25k–$35k 15.1% $35k–$50k 9.8% $50k–$75k 13.8% $75k–$100k 3.3% $100k–$150k 22.5% $150k–$200k 10.8% $200k+ 8.2% Median income $66,912
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $138,100 Median rent / month $714 Owner occupied 77.6% Renter occupied 22.4% Vacant 10.1% Single-family detached 66.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 29.5% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.51
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.9% 2000–2009 13.6% 1990–1999 28.1% 1980–1989 22.2% 1970–1979 8.9% 1960–1969 9.4% 1950–1959 6.2% 1940–1949 2.4% 1939 or earlier 6.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.5% 2 bedrooms 22.6% 3 bedrooms 49.6% 4 bedrooms 21.6% 5+ bedrooms 4.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.7% 1 vehicle 19.2% 2 vehicles 28.4% 3 or more 46.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 7.9% Electricity 76.7% Propane / LP gas 14.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 875 51.8% Cohabiting couple 108 6.4% Male householder, no spouse 160 9.5% Female householder, no spouse 547 32.4% Households with children under 18 353 20.9% Households with seniors (65+) 517 30.6% Average household size 2.48
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.2% 28.9% Married 51.5% 45.5% Separated 0.0% 1.9% Widowed 4.6% 10.7% Divorced 10.7% 13.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
11.8%
Graduate / professional
8.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.5% Bachelor's or higher 21.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 52 6.2% Kindergarten 13 1.6% Elementary school 249 29.7% High school 172 20.5% College / grad school 351 41.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Professional & management
13.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Public administration
1.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.6% Service 24.9% Sales & office 19.9% Natural resources & construction 4.8% Production & transportation 25.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.7% Government 7.1% Self-employed 8.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.5% Carpool 18.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.6% Work from home 4.2% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 24.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
28.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.8% Retirement income 17.6% Supplemental Security 5.6% Cash public assistance 1.5% Food stamps / SNAP 7.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.3% High blood pressure 40.5% High cholesterol 34.6% Diabetes 14.1% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 27.5% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 7.2% Cancer 6.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.7% Binge drinking 13.6% No physical activity 26.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.7% Depression 20.8% Fair or poor health 17.7% Poor mental health 14.6% Poor physical health 11.9% No health insurance 19.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.8% Visited dentist 59.6% Cholesterol screening 91.0% Teeth loss 18.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 260 7.2%
Disability % Any disability 18.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 15.7% 65 and over 42.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 63.6% Public insurance 30.3% No insurance 17.3% Uninsured under 19 7.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,061 96.5% Spanish 123 3.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 123 3.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,965 94.2% Born in same state 3,953 93.9% Born in different state 3,141 74.6% Foreign born 12 0.3% Naturalized citizen 244 5.8% Not a US citizen 77 31.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 479 11.4% French 239 5.7% Polish 215 5.1%
Ancestry Count % Italian 65 1.5% English 23 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.2% Internet access 80.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27809
What city is ZIP code 27809 in?
ZIP code 27809 is primarily assigned to Battleboro, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27809 in?
ZIP code 27809 falls within Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
Does ZIP code 27809 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 27809 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27809?
The median home value in ZIP code 27809 is $138,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 27809?
ZIP code 27809 has an estimated population of 4,209 residents, with a density of 55 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27809?
The median household income in ZIP code 27809 is $66,912, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27809 in?
ZIP code 27809 observes the EST timezone.
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