27839 ZIP Code — Halifax, NC

Halifax County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27839 is located in Halifax, North Carolina, within Halifax County. It covers approximately 139.76 square miles and serves a population of 3,807 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27839

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 $83,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $44,214. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (18%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27839 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,807

population

139.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27839 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27839

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27839. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Halifax	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27890 Weldon (8.7 mi) 27845 Jackson (8.7 mi) 27823 Enfield (10.9 mi) 27870 Roanoke Rapids (12.3 mi) 27869 Rich Square (12.5 mi) 27831 Garysburg (13.2 mi) 27874 Scotland Neck (14.1 mi) 27866 Pleasant Hill (15.8 mi) 27876 Seaboard (16.5 mi) 27891 Whitakers (17.5 mi) 27832 Gaston (17.8 mi) 27872 Roxobel (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,807
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	139.76 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	36.2886
Longitude	-77.5592
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	65.4%	62.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	24.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	10.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.0%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,807

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$44,214

Median household income

$24,945

Per capita income

$83,200

Median home value

$852

Median monthly rent

71.2%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

1,364

Housing units

10.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

119

Under 5

158

5–9

106

10–14

15–19

192

20–24

129

370

25–34

250

262

35–44

177

261

45–54

176

190

55–59

128

194

60–64

131

228

65–74

154

194

75–84

131

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	575	15.1%
18 and over	3,232	84.9%
65 and over	734	19.3%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 49.7%

White 43%

Two or more races 4%

Asian 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,903	49.7%
White	1,646	43%
Two or more races	155	4%
Asian	70	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	25	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	22	0.6%
Other race	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.4%	62.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	24.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	10.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.0%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 15.5%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 26.9%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	15.5%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	26.9%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	6.0%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$44,214

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.7%

$50k–$100k 41.8%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k–$300k 9.8%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$83,200
Median rent / month	$852
Owner occupied	71.2%
Renter occupied	28.8%
Vacant	19.2%
Single-family detached	68.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	25.3%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	16.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	56.9%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.6%
1 vehicle	24.2%
2 vehicles	32.9%
3 or more	31.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	66.4%
Propane / LP gas	27.9%
Fuel oil	3.1%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	571	39.8%
Cohabiting couple	37	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	358	24.9%
Female householder, no spouse	470	32.7%
Households with children under 18	314	21.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	609	42.4%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.4%	26.9%
Married	32.2%	44.6%
Separated	1.8%	2.6%
Widowed	7.8%	21.0%
Divorced	9.9%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 15.1%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.7%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	113	24.2%
Elementary school	204	43.8%
High school	65	13.9%
College / grad school	84	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.8%

Education & healthcare 10.9%

Retail trade 10.4%

Professional & management 10.1%

Other services 10.0%

Construction 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Public administration 5.4%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	26.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	12.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 9.1%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 19.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.9%
Retirement income	32.4%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.6%
High blood pressure	47.5%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	17.5%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.7%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	24.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.3%
Visited dentist	49.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	24.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	123	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	39.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.9%
Public insurance	48.7%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,607	94.7%
Spanish	45	1.2%
Other Indo-European	31	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,722	97.8%
Born in same state	3,713	97.5%
Born in different state	3,004	78.9%
Foreign born	9	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	85	2.2%
Not a US citizen	37	43.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	419	11%
French	269	7.1%
Italian	125	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	22	0.6%
English	15	0.4%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	82.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27839

What city is ZIP code 27839 in?

ZIP code 27839 is primarily assigned to Halifax, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27839 in?

ZIP code 27839 falls within Halifax County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27839 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 27839 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27839?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 27839?

Health data for ZIP code 27839 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27839?

The median home value in ZIP code 27839 is $83,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 27839 in?

ZIP code 27839 observes the EST timezone.