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Nash County
Castalia, NC
27816
27816 ZIP Code — Castalia, NC
Nash County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27816 is located in
Castalia ,
North Carolina ,
within Nash County .
It covers approximately 65.02 square miles and serves a population of
3,199 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 252 .
About ZIP code 27816
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 $112,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $31,702. SNAP benefit usage at 50% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 68% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.
Overall, ZIP code 27816 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,199
Population density
49 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
127
Geography
Land area
65.02 sq mi
Water area
0.26 sq mi
Latitude
36.1099
Longitude
-78.0812
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
252
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
74.4%
51.5%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
16.2%
29.5%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
9.3%
15.6%
19.1%
Over $200k
0.2%
3.4%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$31,702
Median household income
$112,600
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 652 20.4% 18 and over 2,547 79.6% 65 and over 1,284 40.1% Median age 51.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
42%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % White 1,515 45.3% Black or African American 1,405 42% Hispanic or Latino 145 4.3% Other race 139 4.2% Two or more races 131 3.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 9 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
74.4%
51.5%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
16.2%
29.5%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
9.3%
15.6%
19.1%
Over $200k
0.2%
3.4%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.4% $10k–$15k 6.8% $15k–$25k 22.8% $25k–$35k 24.5% $35k–$50k 25.8% $50k–$75k 9.3% $75k–$100k 1.0% $100k–$150k 8.0% $150k–$200k 1.3% $200k+ 0.2% Median income $31,702
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $112,600 Median rent / month $962 Owner occupied 70.8% Renter occupied 29.2% Vacant 13.8% Single-family detached 36.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 62.2% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.38
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.5% 2010–2019 15.7% 2000–2009 12.1% 1990–1999 17.4% 1980–1989 23.1% 1970–1979 2.3% 1960–1969 7.6% 1950–1959 10.4% 1940–1949 6.7% 1939 or earlier 4.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.9% 2 bedrooms 13.4% 3 bedrooms 66.4% 4 bedrooms 17.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.1% 1 vehicle 25.8% 2 vehicles 34.0% 3 or more 40.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.8% Electricity 76.9% Propane / LP gas 16.0% Wood 5.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 720 55.6% Cohabiting couple 84 6.5% Male householder, no spouse 67 5.2% Female householder, no spouse 425 32.8% Households with children under 18 341 26.3% Households with seniors (65+) 764 59.0% Average household size 2.47
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.5% 28.6% Married 65.3% 41.2% Separated 0.4% 17.3% Widowed 2.1% 7.3% Divorced 7.6% 5.5%
Education
Less than 9th grade
16.5%
Some HS, no diploma
14.5%
Some college, no degree
17.4%
Graduate / professional
1.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 69.0% Bachelor's or higher 4.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 22 3.5% Elementary school 351 55.1% High school 187 29.4% College / grad school 77 12.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
41.8%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.2%
Agriculture & mining
4.0%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Professional & management
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 41.1% Service 21.0% Sales & office 16.3% Natural resources & construction 6.0% Production & transportation 15.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 65.3% Government 31.4% Self-employed 3.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 54.3% Carpool 29.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 16.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 28.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
24.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 68.2% Retirement income 28.5% Supplemental Security 7.6% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 49.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.6% High blood pressure 38.2% High cholesterol 35.0% Diabetes 13.1% Heart disease 7.0% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 27.0% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 7.9% Cancer 6.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.0% Binge drinking 14.9% No physical activity 26.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.3% Depression 22.6% Fair or poor health 17.7% Poor mental health 15.5% Poor physical health 12.3% No health insurance 21.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.1% Visited dentist 58.4% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 18.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 99 3.9%
Disability % Any disability 28.0% Under 18 3.1% 18–64 years 34.2% 65 and over 34.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 32.7% Public insurance 69.6% No insurance 10.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,106 97.1% Spanish 27 0.9% Other Indo-European 27 0.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,043 95.1% Born in same state 3,043 95.1% Born in different state 2,535 79.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 156 4.9% Not a US citizen 129 82.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 331 10.3% French 269 8.4%
Ancestry Count % Italian 97 3% Polish 52 1.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.5% Internet access 80.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27816
What city is ZIP code 27816 in?
ZIP code 27816 is primarily assigned to Castalia, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27816 in?
ZIP code 27816 falls within Nash County, North Carolina.
Does ZIP code 27816 have a large retiree population?
68% of households in ZIP code 27816 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 27816 have an older population?
40% of residents in ZIP code 27816 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 27816?
5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27816?
The median home value in ZIP code 27816 is $112,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 27816 in?
ZIP code 27816 observes the EST timezone.
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