27843 ZIP Code — Hobgood, NC

Halifax County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27843 is located in Hobgood, North Carolina, within Halifax County. It covers approximately 60.91 square miles and serves a population of 1,011 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27843

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,344. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 27843 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,011

population

60.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27843 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27843

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27843. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hobgood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27857 Oak City (8 mi) 27874 Scotland Neck (8.3 mi) 27886 Tarboro (9.4 mi) 27840 Hamilton (12.7 mi) 27849 Lewiston Woodville (13.9 mi) 27815 Rocky Mount (15.2 mi) 27872 Roxobel (16.3 mi) 27871 Robersonville (17 mi) 27801 Rocky Mount (17.4 mi) 27812 Bethel (18 mi) 27869 Rich Square (18.5 mi) 27864 Pinetops (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,011
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	60.91 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.0124
Longitude	-77.4430
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	59.8%	62.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	24.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	2.3%	10.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,011

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$42,344

Median household income

$19,874

Per capita income

$80,000

Median home value

$781

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

25.8%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

383

Housing units

4.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

127

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	201	19.9%
18 and over	810	80.1%
65 and over	225	22.3%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 59%

White 31.9%

Two or more races 4.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	605	59%
White	327	31.9%
Two or more races	44	4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14	1.4%
Other race	8	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.8%	62.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	24.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	2.3%	10.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 14.0%

$15k–$25k 20.2%

$25k–$35k 1.4%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 36.2%

$75k–$100k 1.1%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	14.0%
$15k–$25k	20.2%
$25k–$35k	1.4%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	36.2%
$75k–$100k	1.1%
$100k–$150k	9.1%
Median income	$42,344

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.5%

$50k–$100k 50.4%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k–$300k 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,000
Median rent / month	$781
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	23.0%
Single-family detached	50.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	44.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	19.7%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	19.7%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	7.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	31.6%
3 bedrooms	63.4%
4 bedrooms	3.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.5%
1 vehicle	6.3%
2 vehicles	57.3%
3 or more	16.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	66.1%
Propane / LP gas	26.8%
Fuel oil	4.3%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	167	47.6%
Cohabiting couple	37	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	63	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	84	23.9%
Households with children under 18	97	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	195	55.6%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.8%	29.9%
Married	37.5%	47.5%
Separated	4.4%	2.3%
Widowed	9.3%	11.4%
Divorced	1.0%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.9%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 30.6%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 3.0%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.7%
Bachelor's or higher	4.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	23	14.7%
Elementary school	68	43.6%
High school	35	22.4%
College / grad school	30	19.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 50.4%

Education & healthcare 9.4%

Construction 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Professional & management 5.8%

Retail trade 5.5%

Other services 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.4%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	3.8%
Production & transportation	43.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.8%
Government	39.8%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 25.8%

Under 18 years 41.3%

18 and over 22.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 70.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.1%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	12.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	48.0%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	18.4%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	23.8%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	23.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.1%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	23.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	1.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	61.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	30.3%
Public insurance	55.7%
No insurance	27.0%
Uninsured under 19	7.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	960	95.0%
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)	1,000	98.9%
Born in same state	1,000	98.9%
Born in different state	939	92.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	1.1%
Not a US citizen	1	9.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	218	21.6%
French	16	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	5	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	80.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27843

What city is ZIP code 27843 in?

ZIP code 27843 is primarily assigned to Hobgood, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27843 in?

ZIP code 27843 falls within Halifax County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27843 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 27843 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27843?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27843?

26% of residents in ZIP code 27843 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27843?

The median home value in ZIP code 27843 is $80,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27843 in?

ZIP code 27843 observes the EST timezone.