27924 ZIP Code — Colerain, NC

Bertie County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27924 is located in Colerain, North Carolina, within Bertie County. It covers approximately 97.92 square miles and serves a population of 2,401 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27924

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $111,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($38,864) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 27924 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,401

population

97.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27924 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27924

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27924. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Colerain	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27957 Merry Hill (7.6 mi) 27942 Harrellsville (9.9 mi) 27922 Cofield (10.3 mi) 27983 Windsor (13 mi) 27980 Tyner (13.3 mi) 27910 Ahoskie (13.3 mi) 27805 Aulander (14 mi) 27932 Edenton (15.9 mi) 27938 Gatesville (16.5 mi) 27986 Winton (16.8 mi) 27946 Hobbsville (17.8 mi) 27935 Eure (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,401
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	97.92 sq mi
Water area	6.48 sq mi
Latitude	36.1643
Longitude	-76.8446
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	62.0%	64.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	23.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	10.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	5.4%	2.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,401

Population

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$38,864

Median household income

$33,549

Per capita income

$111,600

Median home value

$839

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

1,070

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

113

35–44

120

156

45–54

167

55–59

201

60–64

216

124

65–74

133

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	381	15.9%
18 and over	2,020	84.1%
65 and over	525	21.9%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.1%

Black or African American 31.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,636	68.1%
Black or African American	759	31.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.0%	64.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	23.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	10.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	5.4%	2.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 10.2%

$15k–$25k 15.2%

$25k–$35k 16.9%

$35k–$50k 3.9%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	10.2%
$15k–$25k	15.2%
$25k–$35k	16.9%
$35k–$50k	3.9%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$38,864

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.6%

$50k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 20.8%

$200k–$300k 7.2%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,600
Median rent / month	$839
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	21.7%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	28.2%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	30.4%
3 bedrooms	54.1%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	14.4%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	44.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.2%
Electricity	51.7%
Propane / LP gas	37.3%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	511	49.5%
Cohabiting couple	63	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	114	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	344	33.3%
Households with children under 18	216	20.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	382	37.0%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.7%	26.3%
Married	50.1%	53.2%
Separated	2.7%	2.3%
Widowed	8.2%	12.1%
Divorced	10.3%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 40.0%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	16	4.0%
Elementary school	241	60.4%
High school	76	19.0%
College / grad school	66	16.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 20.5%

Manufacturing 18.2%

Education & healthcare 14.4%

Professional & management 11.1%

Finance & real estate 10.4%

Construction 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Other services 3.3%

Retail trade 1.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Information 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.5%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	29.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.3%
Government	27.2%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.5%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 1.7%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 27.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.6%
Retirement income	31.3%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	19.3%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	21.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.0%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	138	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.8%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	27.4%
65 and over	40.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.8%
Public insurance	33.1%
No insurance	16.4%
Uninsured under 19	8.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,353	98.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,400	100.0%
Born in same state	2,400	100.0%
Born in different state	1,865	77.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	330	13.7%
French	295	12.3%
Italian	121	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	12	0.5%
Dutch	3	0.1%
Polish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27924

What city is ZIP code 27924 in?

ZIP code 27924 is primarily assigned to Colerain, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27924 in?

ZIP code 27924 falls within Bertie County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27924 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 27924 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27924?

The median home value in ZIP code 27924 is $111,600.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 27924?

Health data for ZIP code 27924 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27924?

The median household income in ZIP code 27924 is $38,864, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27924 in?

ZIP code 27924 observes the EST timezone.