27844 ZIP Code — Hollister, NC

Halifax County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27844 is located in Hollister, North Carolina, within Halifax County. It covers approximately 54.07 square miles and serves a population of 3,156 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27844

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 $93,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $37,731. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (20%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 27844 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,156

population

54.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27844 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27844

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27844. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hollister	Acceptable
Hollister	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27850 Littleton (11.4 mi) 27589 Warrenton (12.4 mi) 27823 Enfield (12.5 mi) 27551 Macon (12.8 mi) 27816 Castalia (12.8 mi) 27891 Whitakers (13.9 mi) 27856 Nashville (16.4 mi) 27870 Roanoke Rapids (16.6 mi) 27809 Battleboro (17.9 mi) 27804 Rocky Mount (18.9 mi) 27842 Henrico (19.1 mi) 27549 Louisburg (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,156
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	54.07 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	36.2515
Longitude	-77.9328
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	66.2%	62.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	24.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	10.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.0%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,156

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$37,731

Median household income

$21,424

Per capita income

$93,400

Median home value

$650

Median monthly rent

70.7%

Home ownership

24.1%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

1,232

Housing units

12.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

100

10–14

112

15–19

101

20–24

222

25–34

201

225

35–44

204

219

45–54

200

55–59

60–64

229

65–74

209

103

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	586	18.6%
18 and over	2,570	81.4%
65 and over	749	23.7%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 39.9%

Black or African American 35.5%

White 13.3%

Two or more races 8.9%

Asian 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,268	39.9%
Black or African American	1,126	35.5%
White	421	13.3%
Two or more races	283	8.9%
Asian	52	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18	0.6%
Other race	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.2%	62.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	24.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	10.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.0%	6.0%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 12.6%

$15k–$25k 16.7%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	12.6%
$15k–$25k	16.7%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	9.7%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
Median income	$37,731

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.1%

$50k–$100k 32.7%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 11.6%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,400
Median rent / month	$650
Owner occupied	70.7%
Renter occupied	29.3%
Vacant	20.2%
Single-family detached	52.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	45.5%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	26.4%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	31.9%
3 bedrooms	57.1%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	21.8%
3 or more	40.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	72.1%
Propane / LP gas	18.8%
Fuel oil	4.1%
Wood	3.4%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	529	41.3%
Cohabiting couple	86	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	236	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	431	33.6%
Households with children under 18	345	26.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	567	44.2%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.7%	31.7%
Married	43.4%	41.1%
Separated	3.1%	4.1%
Widowed	4.9%	12.3%
Divorced	10.9%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.6%

Some HS, no diploma 17.0%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	4.5%
Kindergarten	59	9.8%
Elementary school	277	46.0%
High school	128	21.3%
College / grad school	111	18.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.3%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Retail trade 17.2%

Construction 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Public administration 7.6%

Professional & management 6.6%

Other services 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	23.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	24.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 24.1%

Under 18 years 28.9%

18 and over 23.0%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 41.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.5%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	15.5%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.9%
High blood pressure	45.3%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	19.7%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	6.3%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.8%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	26.6%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	23.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	48.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	29.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	162	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.5%
Under 18	9.6%
18–64 years	28.8%
65 and over	51.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.8%
Public insurance	57.4%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,050	96.6%
Spanish	25	0.8%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	18	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,076	97.5%
Born in same state	3,060	97.0%
Born in different state	2,810	89.0%
Foreign born	16	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	80	2.5%
Not a US citizen	44	55.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	446	14.1%
Italian	172	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	82	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	79.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27844

What city is ZIP code 27844 in?

ZIP code 27844 is primarily assigned to Hollister, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27844 in?

ZIP code 27844 falls within Halifax County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27844 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 27844 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27844?

24% of residents in ZIP code 27844 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27844?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 27844?

Health data for ZIP code 27844 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 27844 in?

ZIP code 27844 observes the EST timezone.