27926 ZIP Code — Corapeake, NC

Gates County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27926 is located in Corapeake, North Carolina, within Gates County. It covers approximately 36.19 square miles and serves a population of 2,027 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27926

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 $225,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,653. Poverty affects 25% 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 sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 27926 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,027

population

36.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27926 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27926

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27926. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Corapeake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27979 Sunbury (5.3 mi) 27946 Hobbsville (10 mi) 23438 Suffolk (10 mi) 27938 Gatesville (10.6 mi) 27937 Gates (11.2 mi) 27976 South Mills (13.1 mi) 27919 Belvidere (13.7 mi) 23434 Suffolk (14.4 mi) 23437 Suffolk (15.3 mi) 27935 Eure (15.7 mi) 27942 Harrellsville (17.2 mi) 27980 Tyner (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,027
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	36.19 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	36.4967
Longitude	-76.5909
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	58.4%	52.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	16.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,027

Population

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$46,653

Median household income

$24,077

Per capita income

$225,900

Median home value

$950

Median monthly rent

77.1%

Home ownership

25.4%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

668

Housing units

10.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

115

10–14

116

15–19

122

25–34

123

35–44

122

45–54

124

55–59

60–64

148

65–74

149

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	512	25.3%
18 and over	1,515	74.7%
65 and over	554	27.3%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.7%

Black or African American 31.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Two or more races 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,321	63.7%
Black or African American	660	31.8%
Hispanic or Latino	46	2.2%
Two or more races	46	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	52.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	16.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 9.9%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.9%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$46,653

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%

$50k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 41.1%

$300k–$500k 17.0%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$225,900
Median rent / month	$950
Owner occupied	77.1%
Renter occupied	22.9%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	58.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	45.3%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	6.2%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	12.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	50.7%
4 bedrooms	21.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.9%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	63.1%
Propane / LP gas	31.8%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	319	46.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	211	30.8%
Female householder, no spouse	155	22.6%
Households with children under 18	118	17.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	318	46.4%
Average household size	2.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	20.8%
Married	47.3%	35.3%
Separated	1.9%	1.9%
Widowed	0.9%	12.8%
Divorced	15.9%	29.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 41.5%

Some college, no degree 27.5%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.6%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.3%
Bachelor's or higher	10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	63	12.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	285	57.9%
High school	72	14.6%
College / grad school	72	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.8%

Manufacturing 16.1%

Finance & real estate 13.3%

Construction 11.4%

Professional & management 11.1%

Education & healthcare 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Wholesale trade 4.9%

Public administration 3.0%

Information 2.8%

Other services 1.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.4%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	38.8%
Natural resources & construction	25.5%
Production & transportation	7.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.7%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.7%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.2

Poverty

All people 25.4%

Under 18 years 55.6%

18 and over 16.8%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 56.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	17.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	301	19.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	43.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	55.0%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,941	95.8%
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)	2,018	99.6%
Born in same state	2,002	98.8%
Born in different state	542	26.7%
Foreign born	16	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.4%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	314	15.5%
French	230	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	83	4.1%
Polish	60	3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.8%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27926

What city is ZIP code 27926 in?

ZIP code 27926 is primarily assigned to Corapeake, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27926 in?

ZIP code 27926 falls within Gates County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27926 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 27926 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27926?

25% of residents in ZIP code 27926 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27926?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 27926 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 27926 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 27926 in?

ZIP code 27926 observes the EST timezone.