27909 ZIP Code — Elizabeth City, NC

Pasquotank County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27909 is located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, within Pasquotank County. It covers approximately 226.89 square miles and serves a population of 40,490 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27909

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $201,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $61,499. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 27909 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

40,490

population

226.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27909 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27909

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27909. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elizabeth City	Acceptable
Elizabeth City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27921 Camden (6.8 mi) 27973 Shawboro (10.9 mi) 27944 Hertford (11.2 mi) 27976 South Mills (11.3 mi) 27958 Moyock (12.2 mi) 27919 Belvidere (13.3 mi) 27974 Shiloh (15.4 mi) 27917 Barco (15.8 mi) 27956 Maple (16.2 mi) 27979 Sunbury (18.3 mi) 27923 Coinjock (18.7 mi) 27950 Knotts Island (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	40,490
Population density	178 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	226.89 sq mi
Water area	26.55 sq mi
Latitude	36.3171
Longitude	-76.2754
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	45.4%	45.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	33.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	19.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

40,490

Population

178

People per sq mi

39.1

Median age

$61,499

Median household income

$31,797

Per capita income

$201,700

Median home value

$1,039

Median monthly rent

64.2%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

11,942

Housing units

26.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,171

Under 5

1,189

1,268

5–9

1,287

1,215

10–14

1,233

1,282

15–19

1,301

1,329

20–24

1,349

2,856

25–34

2,899

2,521

35–44

2,560

2,182

45–54

2,216

1,256

55–59

1,275

1,452

60–64

1,474

2,102

65–74

2,134

992

75–84

1,008

466

85+

473

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,737	21.6%
18 and over	31,753	78.4%
65 and over	7,175	17.7%
Median age	39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.2%

Black or African American 34.6%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Asian 1.3%

Other race 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	22,907	55.2%
Black or African American	14,363	34.6%
Two or more races	1,995	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	984	2.4%
Asian	544	1.3%
Other race	513	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	140	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	28	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	45.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	33.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	19.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$61,499

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 30.8%

$300k–$500k 15.5%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$201,700
Median rent / month	$1,039
Owner occupied	64.2%
Renter occupied	35.8%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	68.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	22.3%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	11.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.3%
Electricity	78.4%
Propane / LP gas	11.3%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	7,582	49.1%
Cohabiting couple	793	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	2,619	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	4,445	28.8%
Households with children under 18	4,566	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,028	32.6%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.4%	27.2%
Married	51.2%	47.6%
Separated	1.9%	2.4%
Widowed	3.4%	9.9%
Divorced	9.2%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 28.5%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	26.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	566	5.6%
Kindergarten	435	4.3%
Elementary school	4,031	40.1%
High school	1,814	18.1%
College / grad school	3,203	31.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Retail trade 11.1%

Public administration 8.6%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Construction 7.5%

Professional & management 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	15.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.4%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 13.9%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 20.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	19.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3,521	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	37.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	38.5%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	38,130	94.2%
Spanish	756	2.0%
Other Indo-European	494	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	20	0.1%
Other languages	242	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	39,336	97.1%
Born in same state	38,394	94.8%
Born in different state	21,701	53.6%
Foreign born	942	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	1,154	2.9%
Not a US citizen	633	54.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4,260	10.5%
French	4,037	10%
Italian	3,277	8.1%
English	158	0.4%
Irish	149	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	79	0.2%
Polish	72	0.2%
Norwegian	53	0.1%
German	22	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27909

What city is ZIP code 27909 in?

ZIP code 27909 is primarily assigned to Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27909 in?

ZIP code 27909 falls within Pasquotank County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27909 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 27909 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 27909 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 27909 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 27909?

ZIP code 27909 has an estimated population of 40,490 residents, with a density of 178 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27909?

The median home value in ZIP code 27909 is $201,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 27909 in?

ZIP code 27909 observes the EST timezone.