Halifax County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
48,272
population (2021)
-11.7%
pop change since 2010
37083
FIPS code
Halifax County ZIP code map
About Halifax County
Halifax County is located in North Carolina and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 48,272 as of 2021,
a decrease of
11.7% from 54,691 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Halifax County is 37083.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 48,272 |
| 2010 population | 54,691 |
| Change | -11.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37083 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Halifax County
ZIP codes for Halifax County, NC (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27823 | Enfield | Halifax | View map |
| 27839 | Halifax | Halifax | View map |
| 27843 | Hobgood | Halifax | View map |
| 27844 | Hollister | Halifax | View map |
| 27850 | Littleton | Halifax | View map |
| 27870 | Roanoke Rapids | Halifax | View map |
| 27874 | Scotland Neck | Halifax | View map |
| 27887 | Tillery | Halifax | View map |
| 27890 | Weldon | Halifax | View map |
Demographics & statistics
52,563
Population
44.2
Median age
$42,486
Median household income
$26,738
Per capita income
$97,788
Median home value
$707
Median monthly rent
67.7%
Home ownership
25.0%
Poverty rate
8.6%
Unemployment
19,974
Housing units
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,480
Under 5
1,335
1,401
5–9
1,263
1,873
10–14
1,689
1,621
15–19
1,462
1,459
20–24
1,316
3,200
25–34
2,886
2,995
35–44
2,701
3,289
45–54
2,967
2,068
55–59
1,865
2,086
60–64
1,882
3,600
65–74
3,247
1,882
75–84
1,698
682
85+
616
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,003 | 19.0% |
| 18 and over | 41,560 | 81.0% |
| 65 and over | 11,725 | 24.2% |
| Median age | 44.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
48.7%
White
38.2%
Two or more races
4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Other race
1.4%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 26,307 | 48.7% |
| White | 20,591 | 38.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,579 | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,813 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,404 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 732 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 439 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 102 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.6%
$10k–$15k
11.9%
$15k–$25k
16.4%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
18.6%
$75k–$100k
9.1%
$100k–$150k
8.8%
$150k–$200k
2.8%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 11.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 16.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $42,486 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
22.0%
$50k–$100k
36.1%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k–$300k
8.6%
$300k–$500k
4.2%
$500k–$1M
3.7%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $97,788 |
| Median rent / month | $707 |
| Owner occupied | 67.7% |
| Renter occupied | 32.3% |
| Vacant | 22.6% |
| Single-family detached | 63.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 27.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.2% |
| 3 or more | 28.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.0% |
| Electricity | 59.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 22.4% |
| Fuel oil | 4.6% |
| Wood | 1.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,632 | 40.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,268 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,764 | 18.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,059 | 35.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,789 | 25.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8,843 | 44.1% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.4% | 32.4% |
| Married | 42.5% | 39.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 13.4% |
| Divorced | 8.0% | 10.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.5%
Some HS, no diploma
14.0%
HS graduate
36.7%
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
8.2%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 732 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 541 | 8.1% |
| Elementary school | 4,734 | 46.3% |
| High school | 2,652 | 22.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,888 | 18.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
22.1%
Education & healthcare
19.1%
Retail trade
12.0%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Professional & management
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Public administration
6.0%
Construction
5.8%
Other services
4.3%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.4% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 28.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.4% |
| Government | 19.6% |
| Self-employed | 7.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.9% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.5 |
Poverty
All people
25.0%
Under 18 years
35.6%
18 and over
22.3%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
47.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 49.9% |
| Retirement income | 28.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 11.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 29.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 47.7% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Heart disease | 9.3% |
| Stroke | 6.0% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 32.1% |
| Kidney disease | 4.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.1% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.1% |
| No physical activity | 31.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 24.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 15.3% |
| No health insurance | 23.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 83.6% |
| Visited dentist | 50.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 25.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,609 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.5% |
| Under 18 | 6.1% |
| 18–64 years | 17.6% |
| 65 and over | 44.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.1% |
| Public insurance | 53.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 49,748 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 622 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 423 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 87 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 82 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 51,326 | 98.2% |
| Born in same state | 50,983 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 40,060 | 81.7% |
| Foreign born | 343 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,237 | 1.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 406 | 43.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 7,292 | 13.9% |
| French | 3,688 | 7% |
| Italian | 2,302 | 4.4% |
| English | 211 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 105 | 0.2% |
| German | 45 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 36 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 82.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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