27946 ZIP Code — Hobbsville, NC

Gates County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27946 is located in Hobbsville, North Carolina, within Gates County. It covers approximately 43.75 square miles and serves a population of 1,155 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27946

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 $165,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,611. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Overall, ZIP code 27946 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,155

population

43.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27946 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27946

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27946. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hobbsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27938 Gatesville (4.8 mi) 27979 Sunbury (5.4 mi) 27919 Belvidere (7.4 mi) 27980 Tyner (7.5 mi) 27942 Harrellsville (9 mi) 27926 Corapeake (10 mi) 27922 Cofield (12.6 mi) 27937 Gates (13 mi) 27935 Eure (13.5 mi) 27932 Edenton (16.7 mi) 27976 South Mills (17 mi) 23438 Suffolk (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,155
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	43.75 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.3564
Longitude	-76.6315
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%	52.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	25.5%	16.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	8.0%	1.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,155

Population

People per sq mi

53.3

Median age

$63,611

Median household income

$37,848

Per capita income

$165,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.0%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

624

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

124

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	200	17.3%
18 and over	955	82.7%
65 and over	339	29.4%
Median age	53.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.3%

Black or African American 14.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Two or more races 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	961	81.3%
Black or African American	167	14.1%
Hispanic or Latino	27	2.3%
Two or more races	27	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.1%	52.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	25.5%	16.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	8.0%	1.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 13.1%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 27.4%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.1%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	4.7%
$100k–$150k	27.4%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$63,611

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 26.7%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 29.1%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.0%
Renter occupied	12.0%
Vacant	19.2%
Single-family detached	52.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	47.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	36.8%
1980–1989	19.1%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	1.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	57.2%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	17.4%
2 vehicles	17.2%
3 or more	55.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	52.7%
Propane / LP gas	32.8%
Fuel oil	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	275	49.3%
Cohabiting couple	36	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	58	10.4%
Female householder, no spouse	189	33.9%
Households with children under 18	89	15.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	269	48.2%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.2%	24.6%
Married	65.2%	47.3%
Separated	1.8%	1.2%
Widowed	0.0%	18.7%
Divorced	20.8%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 23.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	5.3%
Kindergarten	9	3.0%
Elementary school	119	39.4%
High school	86	28.5%
College / grad school	72	23.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.8%

Retail trade 19.2%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Transportation & utilities 13.5%

Public administration 6.3%

Professional & management 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Construction 4.4%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Other services 3.9%

Information 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	34.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.7%
Government	27.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.6%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.2

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 24.5%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 64.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	15.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.0%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,110	96.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,155	100.0%
Born in same state	1,155	100.0%
Born in different state	756	65.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	281	24.3%
Arab	88	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	50	4.3%
Polish	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.3%
Internet access	82.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27946

What city is ZIP code 27946 in?

ZIP code 27946 is primarily assigned to Hobbsville, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27946 in?

ZIP code 27946 falls within Gates County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27946 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 27946 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 27946 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 27946 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27946?

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 27946 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 27946 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 27946 in?

ZIP code 27946 observes the EST timezone.