27820 ZIP Code — Conway, NC

Northampton County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27820 is located in Conway, North Carolina, within Northampton County. It covers approximately 57.11 square miles and serves a population of 2,276 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27820

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 $118,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($52,932) 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. 39% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 27820 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,276

population

57.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27820 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27820

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27820. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Conway	Acceptable
Conway	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27853 Margarettsville (6.3 mi) 27862 Pendleton (6.4 mi) 27897 Woodland (8 mi) 27876 Seaboard (9.2 mi) 27855 Murfreesboro (10.7 mi) 27845 Jackson (10.8 mi) 27869 Rich Square (11.3 mi) 23828 Branchville (12.4 mi) 27818 Como (13.4 mi) 23827 Boykins (13.8 mi) 27866 Pleasant Hill (14.1 mi) 27910 Ahoskie (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,276
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	57.11 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	36.4164
Longitude	-77.2570
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	252

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.1%	62.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	25.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	9.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,276

Population

People per sq mi

37.5

Median age

$52,932

Median household income

$32,126

Per capita income

$118,500

Median home value

$713

Median monthly rent

75.9%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

1,171

Housing units

32.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

110

122

5–9

148

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

178

35–44

215

107

45–54

130

55–59

60–64

119

113

65–74

136

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	655	28.8%
18 and over	1,621	71.2%
65 and over	349	15.3%
Median age	37.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.3%

Black or African American 24.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Two or more races 2.5%

Other race 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,576	67.3%
Black or African American	584	24.9%
Hispanic or Latino	67	2.9%
Two or more races	58	2.5%
Other race	44	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.1%	62.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	25.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	9.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 9.3%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.3%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$52,932

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%

$50k–$100k 29.7%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 22.2%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,500
Median rent / month	$713
Owner occupied	75.9%
Renter occupied	24.1%
Vacant	34.4%
Single-family detached	82.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	21.0%
1940–1949	13.3%
1939 or earlier	12.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	16.5%
3 bedrooms	63.9%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	24.2%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	29.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.3%
Electricity	56.1%
Propane / LP gas	25.8%
Fuel oil	4.3%
Wood	7.9%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	406	44.5%
Cohabiting couple	49	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	203	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	255	27.9%
Households with children under 18	366	40.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	304	33.3%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	28.4%
Married	54.5%	49.1%
Separated	6.8%	5.2%
Widowed	1.4%	8.5%
Divorced	12.3%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 35.4%

Some college, no degree 11.1%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 20.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	32.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	104	19.7%
Kindergarten	27	5.1%
Elementary school	281	53.2%
High school	84	15.9%
College / grad school	32	6.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.2%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Retail trade 11.2%

Construction 9.7%

Professional & management 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Public administration 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Other services 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.5%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	8.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.6%
Government	34.8%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.1%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 24.1%

18 and over 15.4%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 58.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	119	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	31.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.6%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,076	91.2%
Spanish	19	0.9%
Other Indo-European	19	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,257	99.2%
Born in same state	2,237	98.3%
Born in different state	1,818	79.9%
Foreign born	20	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	899	39.5%
French	333	14.6%
Italian	19	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	0.4%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27820

What city is ZIP code 27820 in?

ZIP code 27820 is primarily assigned to Conway, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27820 in?

ZIP code 27820 falls within Northampton County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27820?

18% of residents in ZIP code 27820 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27820 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 27820 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27820?

The median home value in ZIP code 27820 is $118,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 27820?

ZIP code 27820 has an estimated population of 2,276 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27820 in?

ZIP code 27820 observes the EST timezone.