Bertie County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
17,505
population (2021)
-17.7%
pop change since 2010
37015
FIPS code
Bertie County ZIP code map
About Bertie County
Bertie County is located in North Carolina and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 17,505 as of 2021,
a decrease of
17.7% from 21,282 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Bertie County is 37015.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 17,505 |
| 2010 population | 21,282 |
| Change | -17.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37015 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Bertie County
ZIP codes for Bertie County, NC (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27805 | Aulander | Bertie | View map |
| 27847 | Kelford | Bertie | View map |
| 27849 | Lewiston Woodville | Bertie | View map |
| 27872 | Roxobel | Bertie | View map |
| 27924 | Colerain | Bertie | View map |
| 27957 | Merry Hill | Bertie | View map |
| 27967 | Powellsville | Bertie | View map |
| 27983 | Windsor | Bertie | View map |
Demographics & statistics
18,052
Population
44.9
Median age
$41,228
Median household income
$27,697
Per capita income
$79,814
Median home value
$874
Median monthly rent
71.8%
Home ownership
22.4%
Poverty rate
8.7%
Unemployment
7,109
Housing units
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
403
Under 5
352
541
5–9
472
447
10–14
391
486
15–19
425
537
20–24
470
1,205
25–34
1,053
1,121
35–44
979
1,196
45–54
1,046
660
55–59
577
859
60–64
750
1,243
65–74
1,087
660
75–84
576
275
85+
241
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,217 | 17.7% |
| 18 and over | 14,835 | 82.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,082 | 20.6% |
| Median age | 44.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
59.4%
White
36.5%
Two or more races
1.9%
Hispanic or Latino
0.9%
Asian
0.7%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,817 | 59.4% |
| White | 6,654 | 36.5% |
| Two or more races | 342 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 164 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 136 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 52 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 50 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
11.4%
$10k–$15k
5.1%
$15k–$25k
15.3%
$25k–$35k
13.1%
$35k–$50k
14.6%
$50k–$75k
12.7%
$75k–$100k
10.3%
$100k–$150k
10.9%
$150k–$200k
3.3%
$200k+
3.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 11.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.3% |
| $200k+ | 3.4% |
| Median income | $41,228 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
29.9%
$50k–$100k
29.6%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
11.6%
$200k–$300k
6.7%
$300k–$500k
2.2%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $79,814 |
| Median rent / month | $874 |
| Owner occupied | 71.8% |
| Renter occupied | 28.2% |
| Vacant | 16.3% |
| Single-family detached | 64.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 34.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% |
| 3 or more | 31.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.2% |
| Electricity | 61.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 28.0% |
| Fuel oil | 6.4% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,830 | 38.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 309 | 3.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,213 | 20.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,638 | 37.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,786 | 25.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,886 | 36.2% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.1% | 28.5% |
| Married | 38.2% | 41.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 14.1% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.6%
Some HS, no diploma
15.2%
HS graduate
36.7%
Some college, no degree
18.3%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
10.4%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 208 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 367 | 14.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,358 | 42.0% |
| High school | 817 | 17.9% |
| College / grad school | 423 | 19.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Manufacturing
19.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Agriculture & mining
6.8%
Professional & management
6.7%
Public administration
6.4%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Construction
4.8%
Other services
4.6%
Retail trade
2.7%
Information
1.2%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.9% |
| Service | 18.7% |
| Sales & office | 17.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.6% |
| Production & transportation | 23.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.3% |
| Government | 23.4% |
| Self-employed | 9.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.5% |
| Carpool | 10.3% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Other means | 3.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.2 |
Poverty
All people
22.4%
Under 18 years
21.7%
18 and over
21.7%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
42.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.3% |
| Retirement income | 32.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 25.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 46.5% |
| High cholesterol | 36.4% |
| Heart disease | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 5.6% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 31.3% |
| Kidney disease | 4.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.4% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.9% |
| No physical activity | 31.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 14.4% |
| No health insurance | 22.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 83.4% |
| Visited dentist | 54.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 23.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 885 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 24.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 23.1% |
| 65 and over | 44.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.5% |
| Public insurance | 46.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,297 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 62 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 37 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 24 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,907 | 99.6% |
| Born in same state | 17,877 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 14,972 | 83.7% |
| Foreign born | 30 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 145 | 0.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 82 | 24.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,600 | 8.9% |
| French | 1,164 | 6.4% |
| Italian | 465 | 2.6% |
| English | 67 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 17 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 12 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 7 | 0% |
| Dutch | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 81.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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