27922 ZIP Code — Cofield, NC

Hertford County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27922 is located in Cofield, North Carolina, within Hertford County. It covers approximately 42.35 square miles and serves a population of 838 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27922

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 $109,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $46,583. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 45% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 27922 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

838

population

42.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27922 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27922

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27922. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cofield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27942 Harrellsville (4.4 mi) 27986 Winton (7.5 mi) 27935 Eure (7.7 mi) 27938 Gatesville (8.9 mi) 27910 Ahoskie (9.4 mi) 27924 Colerain (10.3 mi) 27946 Hobbsville (12.6 mi) 27937 Gates (12.8 mi) 27980 Tyner (13.1 mi) 27855 Murfreesboro (14.1 mi) 27805 Aulander (15.7 mi) 27818 Como (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	838
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	42.35 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	36.3130
Longitude	-76.8505
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	50.2%	61.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	27.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	9.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

838

Population

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$46,583

Median household income

$29,241

Per capita income

$109,500

Median home value

$723

Median monthly rent

74.4%

Home ownership

20.3%

Poverty rate

9.8%

Unemployment

349

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	175	20.9%
18 and over	663	79.1%
65 and over	184	22.0%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 48.4%

White 28.9%

Two or more races 16.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	414	48.4%
White	247	28.9%
Two or more races	145	16.9%
Hispanic or Latino	18	2.1%
Other race	18	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	1.5%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.2%	61.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	27.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	9.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 17.8%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 27.5%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	17.8%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	27.5%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	9.7%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$46,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 33.7%

$100k–$150k 29.0%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 5.1%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,500
Median rent / month	$723
Owner occupied	74.4%
Renter occupied	25.6%
Vacant	16.4%
Single-family detached	61.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.9%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	22.1%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	3.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	15.1%
3 bedrooms	54.1%
4 bedrooms	25.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	37.5%
2 vehicles	31.8%
3 or more	27.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	46.1%
Propane / LP gas	49.1%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	127	34.2%
Cohabiting couple	16	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	110	29.6%
Female householder, no spouse	118	31.8%
Households with children under 18	126	34.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	178	48.0%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.8%	36.6%
Married	45.5%	38.2%
Separated	0.0%	4.6%
Widowed	5.3%	14.5%
Divorced	14.3%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 28.8%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	1	0.8%
Elementary school	46	35.1%
High school	75	57.3%
College / grad school	9	6.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Professional & management 17.2%

Agriculture & mining 14.3%

Retail trade 10.3%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Public administration 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Construction 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Other services 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.1%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	13.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	20.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.0

Poverty

All people 20.3%

Under 18 years 16.6%

18 and over 21.3%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 8.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.3%
Retirement income	36.7%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.6%
High blood pressure	47.7%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	18.3%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	5.7%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	11.2%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	22.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.8%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	23.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	23.4%
65 and over	31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.2%
Public insurance	51.7%
No insurance	16.5%
Uninsured under 19	15.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	785	93.7%
Spanish	18	2.3%
Other Indo-European	18	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	819	97.7%
Born in same state	819	97.7%
Born in different state	733	87.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	2.3%
Not a US citizen	7	36.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	138	16.5%
Italian	57	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	20	2.4%
French	12	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.3%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27922

What city is ZIP code 27922 in?

ZIP code 27922 is primarily assigned to Cofield, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27922 in?

ZIP code 27922 falls within Hertford County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27922?

20% of residents in ZIP code 27922 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27922 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 27922 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27922?

14% 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 27922?

The median home value in ZIP code 27922 is $109,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 27922 in?

ZIP code 27922 observes the EST timezone.