27942 ZIP Code — Harrellsville, NC

Hertford County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27942 is located in Harrellsville, North Carolina, within Hertford County. It covers approximately 27.80 square miles and serves a population of 684 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27942

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $31,875. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 45%.

Overall, ZIP code 27942 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.

684

population

27.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27942 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27942

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27942. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harrellsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27922 Cofield (4.4 mi) 27938 Gatesville (6.7 mi) 27980 Tyner (8.7 mi) 27946 Hobbsville (9 mi) 27924 Colerain (9.9 mi) 27935 Eure (10.1 mi) 27986 Winton (11.4 mi) 27910 Ahoskie (13.6 mi) 27937 Gates (13.7 mi) 27979 Sunbury (14 mi) 27919 Belvidere (14.5 mi) 27957 Merry Hill (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	684
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	27.80 sq mi
Water area	4.02 sq mi
Latitude	36.2955
Longitude	-76.7745
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	61.0%	61.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	27.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	9.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

684

Population

People per sq mi

56.5

Median age

$31,875

Median household income

$24,780

Per capita income

$86,800

Median home value

$754

Median monthly rent

72.1%

Home ownership

36.1%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

331

Housing units

11.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

109

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	81	11.8%
18 and over	603	88.2%
65 and over	261	38.2%
Median age	56.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.3%

Black or African American 40.1%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	382	54.3%
Black or African American	282	40.1%
Two or more races	20	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	19	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.0%	61.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	27.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	9.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 14.7%

$10k–$15k 23.9%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.7%
$10k–$15k	23.9%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	3.2%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$31,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 53.4%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,800
Median rent / month	$754
Owner occupied	72.1%
Renter occupied	27.9%
Vacant	18.7%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	20.1%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	19.9%
1939 or earlier	8.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	15.9%
3 bedrooms	56.5%
4 bedrooms	19.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	9.8%
2 vehicles	35.6%
3 or more	47.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	57.2%
Propane / LP gas	36.8%
Fuel oil	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	177	50.9%
Cohabiting couple	24	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	43	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	104	29.9%
Households with children under 18	36	10.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	167	48.0%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.4%	31.8%
Married	69.7%	56.7%
Separated	3.5%	2.7%
Widowed	0.0%	2.7%
Divorced	6.3%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 33.5%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	42	51.9%
High school	31	38.3%
College / grad school	8	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 19.9%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Retail trade 15.4%

Public administration 14.0%

Construction 12.2%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Other services 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	6.3%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	36.7%
Production & transportation	1.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.9%
Carpool	1.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.0

Poverty

All people 36.1%

Under 18 years 25.9%

18 and over 37.5%

Married-couple families 28.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.1%
Retirement income	40.8%
Supplemental Security	11.2%
Cash public assistance	9.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	47.4%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	5.7%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	21.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.3%
Visited dentist	54.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	45.0%
Under 18	16.0%
18–64 years	37.4%
65 and over	64.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	60.1%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	663	96.9%
Spanish	1	0.2%
Other Indo-European	1	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	665	97.2%
Born in same state	665	97.2%
Born in different state	497	72.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	2.8%
Not a US citizen	19	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	98	14.3%
Italian	68	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	38	5.6%
Polish	21	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.9%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27942

What city is ZIP code 27942 in?

ZIP code 27942 is primarily assigned to Harrellsville, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27942 in?

ZIP code 27942 falls within Hertford County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27942 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 27942 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27942?

36% of residents in ZIP code 27942 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27942?

12% 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 27942 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 27942 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 27942 in?

ZIP code 27942 observes the EST timezone.