27928 ZIP Code — Creswell, NC

Washington County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27928 is located in Creswell, North Carolina, within Washington County. It covers approximately 150.35 square miles and serves a population of 1,865 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27928

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 $157,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,750. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27928 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,865

population

150.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27928 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27928

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27928. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Creswell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27970 Roper (4.6 mi) 27925 Columbia (14.9 mi) 27962 Plymouth (15.8 mi) 27826 Fairfield (19.1 mi) 27875 Scranton (19.2 mi) 27860 Pantego (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,865
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	187

Geography
Land area	150.35 sq mi
Water area	25.08 sq mi
Latitude	35.8163
Longitude	-76.4717
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	67.4%	68.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	25.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	3.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.7%	2.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,865

Population

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$58,750

Median household income

$31,918

Per capita income

$157,000

Median home value

$726

Median monthly rent

79.0%

Home ownership

4.0%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

712

Housing units

18.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

136

20–24

140

25–34

104

35–44

107

45–54

55–59

113

60–64

117

125

65–74

129

106

75–84

109

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	275	14.7%
18 and over	1,590	85.3%
65 and over	491	26.3%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.6%

Black or African American 24.4%

Two or more races 9.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,196	61.6%
Black or African American	473	24.4%
Two or more races	177	9.1%
Hispanic or Latino	77	4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.4%	68.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	25.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	3.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.7%	2.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 35.2%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	35.2%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$58,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.0%

$50k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 21.9%

$200k–$300k 24.9%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,000
Median rent / month	$726
Owner occupied	79.0%
Renter occupied	21.0%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	71.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.4%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	19.6%
1970–1979	19.6%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	7.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	64.6%
4 bedrooms	5.8%
5+ bedrooms	9.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.7%
1 vehicle	15.7%
2 vehicles	28.7%
3 or more	40.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	59.2%
Propane / LP gas	24.4%
Fuel oil	9.9%
Wood	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	466	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	40	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	140	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	163	20.1%
Households with children under 18	207	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	337	41.7%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.1%	22.7%
Married	64.1%	57.8%
Separated	3.0%	0.3%
Widowed	7.4%	10.3%
Divorced	9.3%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 15.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	37	18.6%
Elementary school	79	39.7%
High school	16	8.0%
College / grad school	67	33.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 23.5%

Agriculture & mining 17.5%

Retail trade 13.5%

Public administration 12.8%

Education & healthcare 12.7%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Professional & management 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Other services 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.9%
Service	10.6%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	33.3%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.6%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.9%
Carpool	17.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 4.0%

Under 18 years 4.2%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 15.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.6%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	21.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	151	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	49.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.3%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,750	93.8%
Spanish	19	1.1%
Other Indo-European	19	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,803	96.7%
Born in same state	1,798	96.4%
Born in different state	1,692	90.7%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	62	3.3%
Not a US citizen	6	9.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	504	27%
French	155	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	54	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	79.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27928

What city is ZIP code 27928 in?

ZIP code 27928 is primarily assigned to Creswell, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27928 in?

ZIP code 27928 falls within Washington County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27928 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 27928 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 27928 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 27928 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 27928 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 27928 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 27928?

Health data for ZIP code 27928 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 27928 in?

ZIP code 27928 observes the EST timezone.