27944 ZIP Code — Hertford, NC

Perquimans County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27944 is located in Hertford, North Carolina, within Perquimans County. It covers approximately 175.12 square miles and serves a population of 11,204 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27944

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $219,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,594. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 27944 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,204

population

175.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27944 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27944

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27944. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hertford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27932 Edenton (10.7 mi) 27919 Belvidere (10.9 mi) 27909 Elizabeth City (11.2 mi) 27980 Tyner (14 mi) 27921 Camden (17.3 mi) 27946 Hobbsville (17.9 mi) 27979 Sunbury (19.4 mi) 27976 South Mills (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,204
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	175.12 sq mi
Water area	26.82 sq mi
Latitude	36.1846
Longitude	-76.3910
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	47.7%	48.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	31.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	16.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

11,204

Population

People per sq mi

52.8

Median age

$59,594

Median household income

$33,025

Per capita income

$219,400

Median home value

$1,048

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

4,900

Housing units

19.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

164

Under 5

184

325

5–9

366

211

10–14

238

285

15–19

321

200

20–24

226

376

25–34

423

552

35–44

620

648

45–54

729

325

55–59

366

580

60–64

652

942

65–74

1,059

518

75–84

582

147

85+

165

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,836	16.4%
18 and over	9,368	83.6%
65 and over	3,413	30.5%
Median age	52.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.8%

Black or African American 21.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Two or more races 3.2%

Other race 1.8%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,058	68.8%
Black or African American	2,495	21.3%
Hispanic or Latino	509	4.3%
Two or more races	373	3.2%
Other race	211	1.8%
Asian	55	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.7%	48.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	31.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	16.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$59,594

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 27.5%

$300k–$500k 19.0%

$500k–$1M 8.3%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,400
Median rent / month	$1,048
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	17.8%
Single-family detached	70.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	22.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.9%
2000–2009	19.7%
1990–1999	22.6%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	7.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	53.9%
4 bedrooms	20.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.0%
Electricity	73.3%
Propane / LP gas	17.8%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,543	51.6%
Cohabiting couple	122	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	869	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,392	28.3%
Households with children under 18	1,004	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,404	48.8%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	21.2%
Married	58.3%	50.0%
Separated	3.2%	1.7%
Widowed	4.3%	17.3%
Divorced	6.3%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 32.0%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	1.5%
Kindergarten	154	8.2%
Elementary school	806	43.2%
High school	419	22.4%
College / grad school	460	24.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Retail trade 9.7%

Public administration 9.5%

Construction 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Professional & management 4.8%

Other services 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.1%
Government	23.8%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.3

Poverty

All people 13.8%

Under 18 years 21.5%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 29.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.8%
Retirement income	42.2%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,018	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.3%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	33.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.3%
Public insurance	52.0%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	9.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,856	96.9%
Spanish	50	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.1%
Other languages	33	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,906	97.3%
Born in same state	10,838	96.7%
Born in different state	5,943	53.0%
Foreign born	68	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	298	2.7%
Not a US citizen	187	62.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,745	15.6%
Italian	1,626	14.5%
Arab	1,398	12.5%
English	34	0.3%
Irish	20	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	19	0.2%
German	18	0.2%
Dutch	14	0.1%
Norwegian	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27944

What city is ZIP code 27944 in?

ZIP code 27944 is primarily assigned to Hertford, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27944 in?

ZIP code 27944 falls within Perquimans County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27944 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 27944 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 27944 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 27944 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 27944 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 27944 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 27944?

ZIP code 27944 has an estimated population of 11,204 residents, with a density of 64 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27944 in?

ZIP code 27944 observes the EST timezone.