27919 ZIP Code — Belvidere, NC

Perquimans County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27919 is located in Belvidere, North Carolina, within Perquimans County. It covers approximately 59.38 square miles and serves a population of 785 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27919

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,088. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 27919 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

785
population
59.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27919 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27919

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City Status
Belvidere Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
27946 Hobbsville (7.4 mi) 27980 Tyner (7.7 mi) 27979 Sunbury (8.6 mi) 27944 Hertford (10.9 mi) 27938 Gatesville (12.1 mi) 27932 Edenton (13.2 mi) 27909 Elizabeth City (13.3 mi) 27926 Corapeake (13.7 mi) 27976 South Mills (13.9 mi) 27942 Harrellsville (14.5 mi) 27922 Cofield (18.8 mi) 27921 Camden (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 785
Population density 13 / sq mi
State FIPS 37
County FIPS 143
Geography
Land area 59.38 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 36.3077
Longitude -76.5137
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 52.2% 48.9% 44.4%
$50k – $100k 34.6% 31.8% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 13.3% 16.6% 19.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.7% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

785
Population
13
People per sq mi
38.7
Median age
$56,088
Median household income
$30,713
Per capita income
$162,100
Median home value
$663
Median monthly rent
75.8%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
453
Housing units
30.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
17
Under 5
21
8
5–9
9
38
10–14
46
26
15–19
31
9
20–24
10
53
25–34
65
52
35–44
63
54
45–54
67
11
55–59
14
38
60–64
47
17
65–74
22
8
75–84
10
22
85+
27
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1813917.7%
18 and over64682.3%
65 and over10613.5%
Median age38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.1%
Black or African American 12.9%
GroupCount%
White68487.1%
Black or African American10112.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.2% 48.9% 44.4%
$50k – $100k 34.6% 31.8% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 13.3% 16.6% 19.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.7% 6.0%
Under $10k 3.2%
$10k–$15k 7.7%
$15k–$25k 3.5%
$25k–$35k 5.3%
$35k–$50k 15.9%
$50k–$75k 23.3%
$75k–$100k 10.9%
$100k–$150k 30.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.2%
$10k–$15k7.7%
$15k–$25k3.5%
$25k–$35k5.3%
$35k–$50k15.9%
$50k–$75k23.3%
$75k–$100k10.9%
$100k–$150k30.1%
Median income$56,088

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 44.7%
$150k–$200k 25.7%
$200k–$300k 20.6%
$300k–$500k 4.3%
$500k–$1M 4.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$162,100
Median rent / month$663
Owner occupied75.8%
Renter occupied24.2%
Vacant36.6%
Single-family detached81.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes18.7%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.40

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201911.6%
2000–200917.4%
1990–19991.9%
1980–19899.5%
1970–19793.4%
1960–19697.3%
1950–195912.9%
1940–19492.6%
1939 or earlier33.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.0%
2 bedrooms21.9%
3 bedrooms51.0%
4 bedrooms13.5%
5+ bedrooms10.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle18.3%
2 vehicles29.8%
3 or more51.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity68.4%
Propane / LP gas27.1%
Fuel oil4.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family17351.0%
Cohabiting couple3710.9%
Male householder, no spouse8625.4%
Female householder, no spouse4312.7%
Households with children under 189628.3%
Households with seniors (65+)7823.0%
Average household size2.32

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married13.3%32.3%
Married64.2%45.3%
Separated6.1%4.2%
Widowed0.0%3.4%
Divorced16.4%14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%
Some HS, no diploma 6.0%
HS graduate 34.9%
Some college, no degree 15.1%
Associate's degree 11.8%
Bachelor's degree 21.9%
Graduate / professional 8.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.5%
Bachelor's or higher30.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school10151.0%
High school5728.8%
College / grad school4020.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 33.5%
Education & healthcare 16.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 13.7%
Professional & management 9.9%
Agriculture & mining 8.4%
Other services 6.0%
Transportation & utilities 4.8%
Construction 4.6%
Manufacturing 2.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts42.9%
Service21.4%
Sales & office12.5%
Natural resources & construction16.1%
Production & transportation7.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.9%
Government15.4%
Self-employed9.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone95.4%
Carpool4.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)31.1

Poverty

All people 12.0%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 14.6%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.0%
Retirement income41.6%
Supplemental Security4.4%
Cash public assistance4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP4.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.5%
High blood pressure39.6%
High cholesterol36.3%
Diabetes12.9%
Heart disease7.9%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis29.3%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease8.0%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.0%
Binge drinking14.6%
No physical activity24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.8%
Depression22.0%
Fair or poor health16.1%
Poor mental health14.2%
Poor physical health11.8%
No health insurance17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)80.3%
Visited dentist63.0%
Cholesterol screening91.2%
Teeth loss16.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans487.4%
Disability%
Any disability16.1%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years14.3%
65 and over46.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance93.0%
Public insurance22.7%
No insurance5.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only74795.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)785100.0%
Born in same state785100.0%
Born in different state75696.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French26033.1%
AncestryCount%
Arab283.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.2%
Internet access85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27919

What city is ZIP code 27919 in?

ZIP code 27919 is primarily assigned to Belvidere, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27919 in?

ZIP code 27919 falls within Perquimans County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27919 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 27919 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27919?

The median home value in ZIP code 27919 is $162,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 27919?

ZIP code 27919 has an estimated population of 785 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27919?

The median household income in ZIP code 27919 is $56,088, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27919 in?

ZIP code 27919 observes the EST timezone.

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