27823 ZIP Code — Enfield, NC

Halifax County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27823 is located in Enfield, North Carolina, within Halifax County. It covers approximately 183.69 square miles and serves a population of 6,786 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27823

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 $81,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $31,857. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 44% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (21%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27823 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,786

population

183.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27823 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27823

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27823. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Enfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27891 Whitakers (7.2 mi) 27839 Halifax (10.9 mi) 27809 Battleboro (12.3 mi) 27844 Hollister (12.5 mi) 27870 Roanoke Rapids (15.1 mi) 27804 Rocky Mount (16.2 mi) 27890 Weldon (16.5 mi) 27850 Littleton (17.3 mi) 27874 Scotland Neck (18.3 mi) 27815 Rocky Mount (18.9 mi) 27801 Rocky Mount (19.2 mi) 27845 Jackson (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,786
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	183.69 sq mi
Water area	0.67 sq mi
Latitude	36.1969
Longitude	-77.7195
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	73.5%	62.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	24.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	10.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

6,786

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$31,857

Median household income

$20,767

Per capita income

$81,300

Median home value

$666

Median monthly rent

62.5%

Home ownership

29.5%

Poverty rate

11.4%

Unemployment

2,453

Housing units

8.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

123

Under 5

148

251

5–9

303

202

10–14

243

186

15–19

225

159

20–24

191

441

25–34

532

380

35–44

458

334

45–54

403

241

55–59

291

176

60–64

213

328

65–74

395

178

75–84

214

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,478	21.8%
18 and over	5,308	78.2%
65 and over	1,286	19.0%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 78.1%

White 14.4%

Two or more races 3.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	5,338	78.1%
White	985	14.4%
Two or more races	243	3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	197	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	50	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	18	0.3%
Asian	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.5%	62.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	24.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	10.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	6.0%

Under $10k 11.6%

$10k–$15k 14.9%

$15k–$25k 17.1%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.6%
$10k–$15k	14.9%
$15k–$25k	17.1%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	5.5%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$31,857

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.9%

$50k–$100k 34.3%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,300
Median rent / month	$666
Owner occupied	62.5%
Renter occupied	37.5%
Vacant	23.8%
Single-family detached	55.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	34.6%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	25.3%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	8.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	56.2%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.6%
1 vehicle	31.8%
2 vehicles	24.0%
3 or more	29.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.7%
Electricity	54.9%
Propane / LP gas	18.5%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	2.7%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	801	30.6%
Cohabiting couple	167	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	461	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,188	45.4%
Households with children under 18	708	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,106	42.3%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.9%	42.4%
Married	36.1%	25.5%
Separated	1.8%	7.4%
Widowed	5.2%	11.3%
Divorced	3.0%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 15.6%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.2%
Bachelor's or higher	8.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	164	11.1%
Kindergarten	28	1.9%
Elementary school	593	40.3%
High school	451	30.6%
College / grad school	237	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.9%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Retail trade 15.5%

Transportation & utilities 13.9%

Professional & management 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Construction 5.5%

Public administration 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Other services 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.5%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	25.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	30.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	6.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 29.5%

Under 18 years 36.0%

18 and over 27.7%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 47.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.1%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	13.5%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	44.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.1%
High blood pressure	51.1%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	20.7%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	6.8%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	5.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.6%
Binge drinking	10.8%
No physical activity	35.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.6%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	28.3%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	26.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	85.0%
Visited dentist	45.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	30.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	169	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	41.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.2%
Public insurance	52.4%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,515	96.0%
Spanish	41	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	41	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,694	98.6%
Born in same state	6,694	98.6%
Born in different state	6,026	88.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	92	1.4%
Not a US citizen	86	93.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,350	19.9%
French	109	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	88	1.3%
German	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	79.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27823

What city is ZIP code 27823 in?

ZIP code 27823 is primarily assigned to Enfield, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27823 in?

ZIP code 27823 falls within Halifax County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27823?

30% of residents in ZIP code 27823 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27823?

8% 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 27823 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 27823 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 27823?

Health data for ZIP code 27823 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (21%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 27823 in?

ZIP code 27823 observes the EST timezone.