Hertford County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
21,278
population (2021)
-13.7%
pop change since 2010
37091
FIPS code
Hertford County ZIP code map
About Hertford County
Hertford County is located in North Carolina and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 21,278 as of 2021,
a decrease of
13.7% from 24,669 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Hertford County is 37091.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 21,278 |
| 2010 population | 24,669 |
| Change | -13.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37091 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Hertford County
ZIP codes for Hertford County, NC (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27818 | Como | Hertford | View map |
| 27855 | Murfreesboro | Hertford | View map |
| 27910 | Ahoskie | Hertford | View map |
| 27922 | Cofield | Hertford | View map |
| 27942 | Harrellsville | Hertford | View map |
| 27986 | Winton | Hertford | View map |
Demographics & statistics
21,165
Population
41.8
Median age
$43,893
Median household income
$25,147
Per capita income
$98,883
Median home value
$801
Median monthly rent
68.3%
Home ownership
23.2%
Poverty rate
7.3%
Unemployment
6,894
Housing units
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
503
Under 5
411
432
5–9
354
689
10–14
564
934
15–19
764
899
20–24
735
1,404
25–34
1,148
1,323
35–44
1,082
1,322
45–54
1,082
968
55–59
792
791
60–64
648
1,355
65–74
1,108
778
75–84
637
243
85+
199
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,677 | 16.4% |
| 18 and over | 17,488 | 83.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,320 | 24.3% |
| Median age | 41.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
58.5%
White
31.4%
Two or more races
3.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.8%
Other race
1.4%
Asian
1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 12,651 | 58.5% |
| White | 6,794 | 31.4% |
| Two or more races | 775 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 451 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 384 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 308 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 232 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.0%
$10k–$15k
8.9%
$15k–$25k
14.9%
$25k–$35k
8.1%
$35k–$50k
14.9%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
10.4%
$100k–$150k
10.0%
$150k–$200k
2.5%
$200k+
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.5% |
| $200k+ | 2.4% |
| Median income | $43,893 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.8%
$50k–$100k
39.7%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
13.3%
$200k–$300k
7.5%
$300k–$500k
4.8%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,883 |
| Median rent / month | $801 |
| Owner occupied | 68.3% |
| Renter occupied | 31.8% |
| Vacant | 17.4% |
| Single-family detached | 67.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 26.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.21 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 58.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.6% |
| 3 or more | 33.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.0% |
| Electricity | 60.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 30.0% |
| Fuel oil | 3.7% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,143 | 39.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 412 | 6.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,581 | 18.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,100 | 34.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,919 | 22.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,287 | 46.0% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.6% | 31.3% |
| Married | 43.1% | 40.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
12.0%
HS graduate
36.4%
Some college, no degree
25.2%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
9.0%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 57 | 0.7% |
| Kindergarten | 132 | 1.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,596 | 35.2% |
| High school | 1,133 | 35.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,735 | 27.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.9%
Manufacturing
14.2%
Retail trade
10.7%
Agriculture & mining
8.0%
Construction
7.7%
Professional & management
7.2%
Public administration
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Other services
2.4%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.0% |
| Service | 15.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.1% |
| Production & transportation | 18.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.9% |
| Government | 20.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.6% |
| Carpool | 13.2% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.4 |
Poverty
All people
23.2%
Under 18 years
30.2%
18 and over
21.6%
Married-couple families
11.0%
Female-led households
17.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.2% |
| Retirement income | 37.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 11.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 25.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.9% |
| High cholesterol | 34.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 5.2% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 29.6% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.7% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.6% |
| No physical activity | 30.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 13.8% |
| No health insurance | 22.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 82.3% |
| Visited dentist | 53.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 22.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,391 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 25.8% |
| Under 18 | 7.5% |
| 18–64 years | 23.0% |
| 65 and over | 44.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.4% |
| Public insurance | 55.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,251 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 421 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 353 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 48 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,275 | 94.9% |
| Born in same state | 20,163 | 94.6% |
| Born in different state | 14,970 | 69.3% |
| Foreign born | 112 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 890 | 5.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 257 | 36.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,578 | 7.5% |
| French | 1,169 | 5.5% |
| Italian | 805 | 3.8% |
| Irish | 55 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 47 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 37 | 0.2% |
| German | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.9% |
| Internet access | 86.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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