27819 ZIP Code — Conetoe, NC

Edgecombe County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27819 is located in Conetoe, North Carolina, within Edgecombe County. It covers approximately 1.39 square miles and serves a population of 671 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27819

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $81,200. Renters make up the majority at 55%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $36,835. Poverty affects 68% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 59% 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 sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 27819 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

671
population
1.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27819 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27819

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City Status
Conetoe Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 671
Population density 483 / sq mi
State FIPS 37
County FIPS 065
Geography
Land area 1.39 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 35.8325
Longitude -77.4413
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 85.0% 58.8% 44.4%
$50k – $100k 8.8% 26.1% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 4.1% 13.7% 19.1%
Over $200k 2.0% 1.5% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

671
Population
483
People per sq mi
22.7
Median age
$36,835
Median household income
$12,776
Per capita income
$81,200
Median home value
$1,080
Median monthly rent
44.7%
Home ownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
97
Housing units
7.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
7
Under 5
16
3
5–9
9
53
10–14
135
25
15–19
64
8
20–24
22
28
25–34
72
27
35–44
68
7
45–54
19
6
55–59
14
5
60–64
12
17
65–74
42
2
75–84
4
2
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1827941.6%
18 and over39258.4%
65 and over7110.6%
Median age22.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 86%
White 9.2%
Two or more races 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1%
GroupCount%
Black or African American57786%
White629.2%
Two or more races253.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native71%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 85.0% 58.8% 44.4%
$50k – $100k 8.8% 26.1% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 4.1% 13.7% 19.1%
Over $200k 2.0% 1.5% 6.0%
Under $10k 2.5%
$10k–$15k 5.7%
$15k–$25k 8.2%
$25k–$35k 5.0%
$35k–$50k 42.1%
$50k–$75k 10.7%
$75k–$100k 8.8%
$100k–$150k 16.4%
$200k+ 0.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.5%
$10k–$15k5.7%
$15k–$25k8.2%
$25k–$35k5.0%
$35k–$50k42.1%
$50k–$75k10.7%
$75k–$100k8.8%
$100k–$150k16.4%
$200k+0.6%
Median income$36,835

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%
$50k–$100k 60.6%
$100k–$150k 19.7%
$150k–$200k 8.5%
$200k–$300k 1.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$81,200
Median rent / month$1,080
Owner occupied44.7%
Renter occupied55.3%
Vacant14.1%
Single-family detached74.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes25.4%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.31

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20093.8%
1990–19998.1%
1980–198944.3%
1970–197924.9%
1960–19694.3%
1950–19594.9%
1940–19495.9%
1939 or earlier3.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms11.4%
3 bedrooms77.3%
4 bedrooms11.4%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle11.3%
1 vehicle18.2%
2 vehicles10.1%
3 or more60.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas9.4%
Electricity59.7%
Propane / LP gas28.3%
Fuel oil1.9%
No fuel used0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family3924.5%
Cohabiting couple127.5%
Male householder, no spouse74.4%
Female householder, no spouse10163.5%
Households with children under 187647.8%
Households with seniors (65+)5434.0%
Average household size4.22

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married76.4%17.9%
Married19.0%46.4%
Separated0.0%3.6%
Widowed1.1%5.1%
Divorced3.4%27.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%
Some HS, no diploma 4.9%
HS graduate 52.6%
Some college, no degree 7.3%
Associate's degree 24.9%
Bachelor's degree 6.4%
Graduate / professional 0.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.1%
Bachelor's or higher7.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool72.4%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school19767.0%
High school5619.0%
College / grad school3411.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 37.2%
Manufacturing 18.9%
Education & healthcare 14.0%
Construction 7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%
Professional & management 4.9%
Transportation & utilities 4.3%
Agriculture & mining 3.0%
Public administration 3.0%
Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts15.2%
Service3.0%
Sales & office54.3%
Natural resources & construction7.9%
Production & transportation19.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector86.6%
Government9.8%
Self-employed3.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.0%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home11.0%
Other means3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)22.7

Poverty

All people 67.5%
Under 18 years 83.2%
18 and over 56.4%
Married-couple families 2.6%
Female-led households 85.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security67.9%
Retirement income17.0%
Supplemental Security40.9%
Cash public assistance1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP58.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.5%
High blood pressure48.3%
High cholesterol37.3%
Diabetes18.8%
Heart disease9.2%
Stroke6.0%
Asthma11.1%
Arthritis33.0%
Kidney disease4.7%
Pulmonary disease9.8%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.2%
Binge drinking11.4%
No physical activity32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.2%
Depression20.7%
Fair or poor health24.3%
Poor mental health15.5%
Poor physical health15.0%
No health insurance24.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)84.0%
Visited dentist50.9%
Cholesterol screening90.4%
Teeth loss24.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans133.3%
Disability%
Any disability4.2%
Under 181.1%
18–64 years4.4%
65 and over15.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance34.3%
Public insurance58.6%
No insurance17.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only64896.6%
Spanish10.2%
Other Indo-European10.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)66999.7%
Born in same state66999.7%
Born in different state62693.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen20.3%
Not a US citizen150.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab324.8%
Italian81.2%
AncestryCount%
French71%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access23.7%
Internet access84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27819

What city is ZIP code 27819 in?

ZIP code 27819 is primarily assigned to Conetoe, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27819 in?

ZIP code 27819 falls within Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27819?

68% of residents in ZIP code 27819 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27819 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 27819 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 27819 family-oriented?

42% of residents in ZIP code 27819 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27819?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 27819 in?

ZIP code 27819 observes the EST timezone.

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