27932 ZIP Code — Edenton, NC

Chowan County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27932 is located in Edenton, North Carolina, within Chowan County. It covers approximately 130.40 square miles and serves a population of 12,881 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27932

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 $174,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $49,814. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 27932 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

12,881

population

130.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27932 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27932

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27932. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Edenton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27980 Tyner (9.4 mi) 27944 Hertford (10.7 mi) 27957 Merry Hill (11.7 mi) 27919 Belvidere (13.2 mi) 27924 Colerain (15.9 mi) 27946 Hobbsville (16.7 mi) 27942 Harrellsville (16.8 mi) 27970 Roper (19.2 mi) 27938 Gatesville (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	12,881
Population density	99 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	130.40 sq mi
Water area	4.68 sq mi
Latitude	36.1213
Longitude	-76.5654
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	59.9%	54.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	13.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

12,881

Population

People per sq mi

46.3

Median age

$49,814

Median household income

$31,314

Per capita income

$174,800

Median home value

$851

Median monthly rent

62.8%

Home ownership

22.3%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

4,429

Housing units

24.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

331

Under 5

361

301

5–9

328

470

10–14

513

329

15–19

358

126

20–24

137

764

25–34

832

652

35–44

710

733

45–54

798

488

55–59

532

414

60–64

450

922

65–74

1,005

439

75–84

479

196

85+

213

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,791	21.7%
18 and over	10,090	78.3%
65 and over	3,254	25.3%
Median age	46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.7%

Black or African American 33.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Other race 2.9%

Two or more races 2.9%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,570	56.7%
Black or African American	4,521	33.8%
Hispanic or Latino	479	3.6%
Other race	388	2.9%
Two or more races	381	2.9%
Asian	12	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.9%	54.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	13.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 9.4%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	9.4%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$49,814

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 25.6%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 9.5%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,800
Median rent / month	$851
Owner occupied	62.8%
Renter occupied	37.2%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	64.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	22.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	19.6%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	10.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.7%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.5%
Electricity	56.0%
Propane / LP gas	25.0%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	2.4%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,504	44.5%
Cohabiting couple	252	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,044	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,827	32.5%
Households with children under 18	1,389	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,373	42.2%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.1%	28.7%
Married	52.7%	44.7%
Separated	3.7%	2.7%
Widowed	4.8%	13.2%
Divorced	11.6%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 32.0%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	24.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	245	9.0%
Kindergarten	210	7.7%
Elementary school	1,173	42.9%
High school	859	31.4%
College / grad school	245	9.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.4%

Retail trade 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Construction 8.6%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Other services 6.4%

Public administration 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Professional & management 4.8%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	26.2%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.6%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	2.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 22.3%

Under 18 years 34.8%

18 and over 18.7%

Married-couple families 9.9%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	952	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	32.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.9%
Public insurance	49.6%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,189	94.6%
Spanish	162	1.3%
Other Indo-European	105	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	0.1%
Other languages	7	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,576	97.6%
Born in same state	12,456	96.7%
Born in different state	7,923	61.5%
Foreign born	120	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	305	2.4%
Not a US citizen	154	50.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,876	14.6%
Arab	1,359	10.6%
Italian	659	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	43	0.3%
English	41	0.3%
Dutch	18	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27932

What city is ZIP code 27932 in?

ZIP code 27932 is primarily assigned to Edenton, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27932 in?

ZIP code 27932 falls within Chowan County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27932 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 27932 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27932?

22% of residents in ZIP code 27932 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27932 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 27932 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 27932 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 27932 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 27932 in?

ZIP code 27932 observes the EST timezone.