27831 ZIP Code — Garysburg, NC

Northampton County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27831 is located in Garysburg, North Carolina, within Northampton County. It covers approximately 62.25 square miles and serves a population of 2,522 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27831

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 $70,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $29,940. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 39% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (20%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 27831 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.

2,522

population

62.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27831 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27831

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27831. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Garysburg	Acceptable
Garysburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27866 Pleasant Hill (3.5 mi) 27890 Weldon (5.6 mi) 27876 Seaboard (7.7 mi) 23879 Skippers (8.6 mi) 27845 Jackson (8.8 mi) 27832 Gaston (10.4 mi) 27870 Roanoke Rapids (10.9 mi) 27839 Halifax (13.2 mi) 27853 Margarettsville (13.5 mi) 23847 Emporia (14.5 mi) 23828 Branchville (15.9 mi) 27820 Conway (16 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,522
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	62.25 sq mi
Water area	2.53 sq mi
Latitude	36.4782
Longitude	-77.5351
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	76.0%	62.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	18.9%	25.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	9.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,522

Population

People per sq mi

54.8

Median age

$29,940

Median household income

$23,587

Per capita income

$70,900

Median home value

$920

Median monthly rent

72.4%

Home ownership

33.8%

Poverty rate

11.6%

Unemployment

1,319

Housing units

9.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

103

15–19

20–24

121

25–34

143

35–44

163

45–54

193

55–59

150

60–64

177

239

65–74

281

124

75–84

146

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	362	14.4%
18 and over	2,160	85.6%
65 and over	825	32.7%
Median age	54.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 78%

White 14.8%

Two or more races 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,985	78%
White	376	14.8%
Two or more races	158	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	24	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.0%	62.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	18.9%	25.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	9.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 19.2%

$10k–$15k 12.9%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 20.6%

$50k–$75k 8.9%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.2%
$10k–$15k	12.9%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	20.6%
$50k–$75k	8.9%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	4.6%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$29,940

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 40.6%

$50k–$100k 31.8%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$70,900
Median rent / month	$920
Owner occupied	72.4%
Renter occupied	27.6%
Vacant	20.4%
Single-family detached	47.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	48.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	22.6%
1980–1989	17.2%
1970–1979	22.7%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	9.6%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	50.7%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.2%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	29.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	82.7%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Fuel oil	3.8%
Wood	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	292	21.7%
Cohabiting couple	35	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	472	35.1%
Female householder, no spouse	547	40.6%
Households with children under 18	252	18.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	657	48.8%
Average household size	1.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.6%	32.4%
Married	28.9%	27.0%
Separated	1.1%	5.2%
Widowed	3.0%	20.7%
Divorced	18.4%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 16.0%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 3.6%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	7.7%
Kindergarten	15	3.4%
Elementary school	176	39.7%
High school	130	29.3%
College / grad school	88	19.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%

Manufacturing 15.6%

Retail trade 11.5%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Public administration 9.1%

Construction 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Professional & management 4.8%

Other services 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 33.8%

Under 18 years 46.1%

18 and over 31.7%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 43.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.1%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	39.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.3%
High blood pressure	50.4%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	19.9%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	6.3%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	10.8%
No physical activity	34.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.0%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	25.4%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	24.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	84.8%
Visited dentist	49.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	25.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	106	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.0%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	20.0%
65 and over	45.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.7%
Public insurance	55.9%
No insurance	17.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,522	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,477	98.2%
Born in same state	2,453	97.3%
Born in different state	2,000	79.3%
Foreign born	24	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	45	1.8%
Not a US citizen	45	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	301	11.9%
Italian	58	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	51	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.4%
Internet access	82.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27831

What city is ZIP code 27831 in?

ZIP code 27831 is primarily assigned to Garysburg, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27831 in?

ZIP code 27831 falls within Northampton County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27831?

34% of residents in ZIP code 27831 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27831 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 27831 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 27831 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 27831 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27831?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 27831 in?

ZIP code 27831 observes the EST timezone.