27842 ZIP Code — Henrico, NC

Northampton County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27842 is located in Henrico, North Carolina, within Northampton County. It covers approximately 10.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,503 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27842

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 $419,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,896. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 27842 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,503
population
10.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27842 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27842

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City Status
Henrico Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
23887 Valentines (4.2 mi) 23857 Gasburg (4.4 mi) 23893 White Plains (6.4 mi) 27832 Gaston (7.6 mi) 27850 Littleton (7.8 mi) 23845 Ebony (8.9 mi) 27870 Roanoke Rapids (10.7 mi) 27551 Macon (13.4 mi) 23868 Lawrenceville (13.8 mi) 23879 Skippers (15.4 mi) 23920 Brodnax (15.7 mi) 23950 La Crosse (16.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,503
Population density 143 / sq mi
State FIPS 37
County FIPS 131
Geography
Land area 10.53 sq mi
Water area 5.09 sq mi
Latitude 36.5212
Longitude -77.8543
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 37.1% 62.0% 44.4%
$50k – $100k 36.6% 25.5% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 18.7% 9.9% 19.1%
Over $200k 7.6% 2.6% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,503
Population
143
People per sq mi
62.4
Median age
$79,896
Median household income
$47,269
Per capita income
$419,800
Median home value
$1,458
Median monthly rent
91.8%
Home ownership
20.5%
Poverty rate
12.7%
Unemployment
1,911
Housing units
37.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
19
Under 5
22
16
5–9
18
28
10–14
31
12
15–19
13
28
20–24
32
46
25–34
52
27
35–44
31
80
45–54
90
62
55–59
71
81
60–64
92
175
65–74
198
105
75–84
119
26
85+
29
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1815310.2%
18 and over1,35089.8%
65 and over65243.4%
Median age62.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.3%
Black or African American 21%
Two or more races 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
GroupCount%
White1,14675.3%
Black or African American31921%
Two or more races382.5%
Hispanic or Latino181.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 37.1% 62.0% 44.4%
$50k – $100k 36.6% 25.5% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 18.7% 9.9% 19.1%
Over $200k 7.6% 2.6% 6.0%
Under $10k 5.1%
$10k–$15k 0.6%
$15k–$25k 13.1%
$25k–$35k 6.3%
$35k–$50k 7.9%
$50k–$75k 12.1%
$75k–$100k 14.6%
$100k–$150k 26.1%
$150k–$200k 5.8%
$200k+ 8.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.1%
$10k–$15k0.6%
$15k–$25k13.1%
$25k–$35k6.3%
$35k–$50k7.9%
$50k–$75k12.1%
$75k–$100k14.6%
$100k–$150k26.1%
$150k–$200k5.8%
$200k+8.3%
Median income$79,896

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%
$50k–$100k 9.2%
$100k–$150k 5.2%
$150k–$200k 7.4%
$200k–$300k 19.5%
$300k–$500k 18.3%
$500k–$1M 33.8%
$1M+ 3.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$419,800
Median rent / month$1,458
Owner occupied91.8%
Renter occupied8.2%
Vacant63.5%
Single-family detached68.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes23.9%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.08

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.2%
2010–201915.3%
2000–200919.9%
1990–199930.2%
1980–198913.1%
1970–197910.5%
1960–19694.9%
1950–19592.9%
1940–19490.6%
1939 or earlier1.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.8%
2 bedrooms18.9%
3 bedrooms56.3%
4 bedrooms17.7%
5+ bedrooms5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.3%
1 vehicle21.8%
2 vehicles37.1%
3 or more37.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.4%
Electricity73.7%
Propane / LP gas23.1%
Fuel oil2.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family47866.5%
Cohabiting couple131.8%
Male householder, no spouse9913.8%
Female householder, no spouse12917.9%
Households with children under 18709.7%
Households with seniors (65+)44762.2%
Average household size2.09

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married18.4%10.8%
Married72.1%69.1%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed3.8%14.6%
Divorced5.7%5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%
Some HS, no diploma 2.3%
HS graduate 23.3%
Some college, no degree 22.0%
Associate's degree 13.0%
Bachelor's degree 26.3%
Graduate / professional 11.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.1%
Bachelor's or higher37.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool4114.5%
Kindergarten3010.6%
Elementary school6322.3%
High school269.2%
College / grad school12243.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 14.9%
Finance & real estate 13.3%
Manufacturing 12.7%
Education & healthcare 11.8%
Professional & management 11.4%
Other services 11.0%
Agriculture & mining 7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%
Construction 4.5%
Wholesale trade 4.5%
Public administration 2.7%
Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts38.0%
Service14.9%
Sales & office25.7%
Natural resources & construction15.1%
Production & transportation6.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.3%
Government15.1%
Self-employed7.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.6%
Carpool0.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home12.3%
Other means1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)30.9

Poverty

All people 20.5%
Under 18 years 72.5%
18 and over 14.6%
Married-couple families 14.0%
Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security60.9%
Retirement income50.5%
Supplemental Security1.1%
Cash public assistance0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP6.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.9%
High blood pressure47.8%
High cholesterol44.2%
Diabetes16.0%
Heart disease10.5%
Stroke4.9%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis36.7%
Kidney disease4.5%
Pulmonary disease9.6%
Cancer10.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.2%
Binge drinking10.8%
No physical activity24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.8%
Depression20.0%
Fair or poor health16.8%
Poor mental health11.7%
Poor physical health12.8%
No health insurance13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)84.8%
Visited dentist66.5%
Cholesterol screening95.1%
Teeth loss12.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans15611.6%
Disability%
Any disability9.7%
Under 183.9%
18–64 years3.3%
65 and over17.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance74.8%
Public insurance50.9%
No insurance6.5%
Uninsured under 1919.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,46297.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,48798.9%
Born in same state1,47998.4%
Born in different state59939.9%
Foreign born80.5%
Naturalized citizen161.1%
Not a US citizen1168.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab35623.7%
French29019.3%
Italian1157.7%
English100.7%
AncestryCount%
Polish80.5%
German60.4%
Norwegian40.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.8%
Internet access96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27842

What city is ZIP code 27842 in?

ZIP code 27842 is primarily assigned to Henrico, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27842 in?

ZIP code 27842 falls within Northampton County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27842 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 27842 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 27842 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 27842 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 27842 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 27842 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27842?

21% of residents in ZIP code 27842 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 27842 in?

ZIP code 27842 observes the EST timezone.

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