27830 ZIP Code — Fremont, NC

Wayne County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27830 is located in Fremont, North Carolina, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 58.34 square miles and serves a population of 3,867 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919/984.

About ZIP code 27830

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $136,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $46,747. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% 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 management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27830 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.

3,867

population

58.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27830 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27830

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27830. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fremont	Acceptable
Fremont	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27863 Pikeville (4.4 mi) 27851 Lucama (7.5 mi) 27893 Wilson (9.3 mi) 27883 Stantonsburg (9.5 mi) 27542 Kenly (11.7 mi) 27888 Walstonburg (13.2 mi) 27534 Goldsboro (13.3 mi) 27531 Goldsboro (14.1 mi) 27569 Princeton (14.2 mi) 27530 Goldsboro (15 mi) 27880 Sims (15.6 mi) 27576 Selma (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,867
Population density	66 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	191

Geography
Land area	58.34 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	35.5486
Longitude	-77.9577
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	919/984

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	53.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	14.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.8%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,867

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$46,747

Median household income

$25,191

Per capita income

$136,800

Median home value

$760

Median monthly rent

51.9%

Home ownership

17.8%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

1,278

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

120

5–9

151

169

10–14

211

15–19

20–24

175

25–34

219

218

35–44

272

274

45–54

342

137

55–59

171

125

60–64

156

182

65–74

228

119

75–84

150

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	842	21.8%
18 and over	3,025	78.2%
65 and over	761	19.7%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.8%

Black or African American 16.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

Other race 7%

Two or more races 2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,804	66.8%
Black or African American	681	16.2%
Hispanic or Latino	332	7.9%
Other race	296	7%
Two or more races	86	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	53.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	14.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.8%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 19.6%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	19.6%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$46,747

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%

$50k–$100k 29.4%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,800
Median rent / month	$760
Owner occupied	51.9%
Renter occupied	48.1%
Vacant	22.4%
Single-family detached	63.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	33.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	19.0%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	15.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	32.4%
3 bedrooms	56.1%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	73.5%
Propane / LP gas	22.0%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	692	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	149	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	227	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	515	32.5%
Households with children under 18	423	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	542	34.2%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.8%	22.6%
Married	55.7%	43.3%
Separated	6.4%	7.5%
Widowed	5.9%	14.7%
Divorced	9.2%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	3.5%
Kindergarten	47	5.8%
Elementary school	557	69.3%
High school	105	13.1%
College / grad school	67	8.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%

Manufacturing 14.5%

Retail trade 9.5%

Construction 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Professional & management 6.8%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Other services 4.2%

Public administration 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	26.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.7%
Government	21.9%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.4%
Carpool	16.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 17.8%

Under 18 years 29.1%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 48.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.7%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	11.2%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	241	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	43.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.0%
Public insurance	47.4%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,726	96.4%
Spanish	104	2.8%
Other Indo-European	104	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,725	96.3%
Born in same state	3,711	96.0%
Born in different state	3,092	80.0%
Foreign born	14	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	142	3.7%
Not a US citizen	34	23.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	650	16.8%
Arab	623	16.1%
Italian	192	5%
Dutch	11	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	9	0.2%
English	6	0.2%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27830

What city is ZIP code 27830 in?

ZIP code 27830 is primarily assigned to Fremont, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27830 in?

ZIP code 27830 falls within Wayne County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27830 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 27830 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27830?

18% of residents in ZIP code 27830 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27830?

The median home value in ZIP code 27830 is $136,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27830?

The median household income in ZIP code 27830 is $46,747, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27830 in?

ZIP code 27830 observes the EST timezone.