27935 ZIP Code — Eure, NC

Gates County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27935 is located in Eure, North Carolina, within Gates County. It covers approximately 61.00 square miles and serves a population of 1,667 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27935

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 $161,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $63,750. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27935 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,667

population

61.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27935 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27935

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27935. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eure	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27986 Winton (4.7 mi) 27937 Gates (6 mi) 27922 Cofield (7.7 mi) 27938 Gatesville (8.7 mi) 27942 Harrellsville (10.1 mi) 27818 Como (10.7 mi) 27855 Murfreesboro (11.5 mi) 27910 Ahoskie (12.5 mi) 27946 Hobbsville (13.5 mi) 23438 Suffolk (13.8 mi) 23437 Suffolk (15.3 mi) 27979 Sunbury (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,667
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	61.00 sq mi
Water area	1.92 sq mi
Latitude	36.4242
Longitude	-76.8589
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	37.0%	52.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	45.1%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	16.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,667

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$63,750

Median household income

$27,425

Per capita income

$161,700

Median home value

$836

Median monthly rent

65.0%

Home ownership

2.0%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

478

Housing units

6.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

147

35–44

130

174

45–54

154

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	454	27.2%
18 and over	1,213	72.8%
65 and over	232	13.9%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.2%

Black or African American 11.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Other race 5.6%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,345	76.2%
Black or African American	197	11.2%
Hispanic or Latino	99	5.6%
Other race	99	5.6%
Two or more races	26	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.0%	52.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	45.1%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	16.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 19.7%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 32.8%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	19.7%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	32.8%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
Median income	$63,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$50k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 32.4%

$150k–$200k 32.1%

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,700
Median rent / month	$836
Owner occupied	65.0%
Renter occupied	35.0%
Vacant	13.9%
Single-family detached	53.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	45.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	26.3%
1990–1999	34.5%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	15.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	50.7%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	10.4%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	48.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	65.7%
Propane / LP gas	29.7%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	352	59.8%
Cohabiting couple	36	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	109	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	92	15.6%
Households with children under 18	146	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	163	27.7%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.8%	26.4%
Married	59.6%	56.6%
Separated	11.5%	0.0%
Widowed	5.4%	5.2%
Divorced	9.6%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 51.6%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 0.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	10.8%
Kindergarten	30	5.8%
Elementary school	243	46.7%
High school	109	21.0%
College / grad school	82	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.7%

Construction 14.0%

Public administration 12.6%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Professional & management 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Manufacturing 3.9%

Retail trade 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	32.3%
Production & transportation	3.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.2%
Government	28.1%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.7

Poverty

All people 2.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	20.7%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	17.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	109	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	33.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.5%
Public insurance	24.3%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,651	99.0%
Spanish	74	4.5%
Other Indo-European	74	4.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,593	95.6%
Born in same state	1,593	95.6%
Born in different state	881	52.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	74	4.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	565	33.9%
Arab	537	32.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	31	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27935

What city is ZIP code 27935 in?

ZIP code 27935 is primarily assigned to Eure, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27935 in?

ZIP code 27935 falls within Gates County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27935?

7% 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 27935 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 27935 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27935?

The median home value in ZIP code 27935 is $161,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 27935?

ZIP code 27935 has an estimated population of 1,667 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27935 in?

ZIP code 27935 observes the EST timezone.