27818 ZIP Code — Como, NC

Hertford County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27818 is located in Como, North Carolina, within Hertford County. It covers approximately 61.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,189 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27818

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($52,539) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 27818 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,189

population

61.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27818 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27818

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27818. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Como	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27855 Murfreesboro (5.1 mi) 27986 Winton (8.4 mi) 27862 Pendleton (8.7 mi) 23874 Newsoms (9.2 mi) 27935 Eure (10.7 mi) 23827 Boykins (12.7 mi) 27910 Ahoskie (13.3 mi) 27820 Conway (13.4 mi) 27937 Gates (13.4 mi) 23851 Franklin (13.7 mi) 27853 Margarettsville (14.5 mi) 27897 Woodland (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,189
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	61.21 sq mi
Water area	1.09 sq mi
Latitude	36.4887
Longitude	-77.0338
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	86.9%	61.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	12.7%	27.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	0.4%	9.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,189

Population

People per sq mi

53.2

Median age

$52,539

Median household income

$32,534

Per capita income

$80,800

Median home value

$737

Median monthly rent

77.6%

Home ownership

17.8%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

474

Housing units

16.6%

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

144

65–74

142

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	262	22.0%
18 and over	927	78.0%
65 and over	407	34.2%
Median age	53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 63.7%

White 30.5%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	767	63.7%
White	367	30.5%
Two or more races	53	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1.2%
Other race	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.9%	61.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	12.7%	27.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	0.4%	9.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	6.0%

$10k–$15k 0.2%

$15k–$25k 17.9%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 25.5%

$50k–$75k 32.5%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.2%
$15k–$25k	17.9%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	25.5%
$50k–$75k	32.5%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	7.6%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$52,539

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 55.9%

$100k–$150k 26.3%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,800
Median rent / month	$737
Owner occupied	77.6%
Renter occupied	22.4%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	69.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	42.8%
1960–1969	22.6%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	11.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	9.2%
3 bedrooms	78.1%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.1%
1 vehicle	23.0%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	30.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	77.2%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	234	45.5%
Cohabiting couple	81	15.8%
Male householder, no spouse	69	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	130	25.3%
Households with children under 18	104	20.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	330	64.2%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.1%	11.1%
Married	42.0%	48.5%
Separated	0.4%	1.0%
Widowed	3.5%	9.7%
Divorced	9.0%	29.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 29.0%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 4.6%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	103	38.1%
High school	94	34.8%
College / grad school	73	27.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.6%

Construction 18.4%

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Finance & real estate 14.2%

Professional & management 10.7%

Retail trade 4.4%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.2%
Service	6.4%
Sales & office	11.8%
Natural resources & construction	18.9%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.6%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.8%
Carpool	22.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.0

Poverty

All people 17.8%

Under 18 years 20.2%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 18.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.4%
Retirement income	57.0%
Supplemental Security	24.3%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.3%
High blood pressure	47.4%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	18.2%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	5.7%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	20.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.4%
Visited dentist	54.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	22.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.5%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	28.3%
65 and over	45.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.0%
Public insurance	76.5%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,124	94.5%
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)	1,173	98.7%
Born in same state	1,173	98.7%
Born in different state	927	78.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	67	5.6%
French	51	4.3%
Arab	41	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	1.2%
German	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	84.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27818

What city is ZIP code 27818 in?

ZIP code 27818 is primarily assigned to Como, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27818 in?

ZIP code 27818 falls within Hertford County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27818 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 27818 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 27818 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 27818 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27818?

18% of residents in ZIP code 27818 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27818?

The median home value in ZIP code 27818 is $80,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 27818 in?

ZIP code 27818 observes the EST timezone.