27847 ZIP Code — Kelford, NC

Bertie County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27847 is located in Kelford, North Carolina, within Bertie County. It covers approximately 45.30 square miles and serves a population of 1,140 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27847

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $58,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $28,750. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (19%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 27847 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,140

population

45.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27847 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27847

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27847. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kelford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27872 Roxobel (3.8 mi) 27805 Aulander (5 mi) 27849 Lewiston Woodville (8.5 mi) 27897 Woodland (8.7 mi) 27869 Rich Square (10.3 mi) 27910 Ahoskie (11.8 mi) 27874 Scotland Neck (13 mi) 27857 Oak City (16.2 mi) 27820 Conway (16.4 mi) 27840 Hamilton (16.6 mi) 27855 Murfreesboro (17.4 mi) 27924 Colerain (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,140
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	45.30 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	36.1867
Longitude	-77.1810
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	77.9%	64.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	23.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	1.9%	10.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,140

Population

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$28,750

Median household income

$16,405

Per capita income

$58,800

Median home value

$1,081

Median monthly rent

63.8%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

353

Housing units

19.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

147

25–34

112

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	183	16.1%
18 and over	957	83.9%
65 and over	155	13.6%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 89.3%

White 9.3%

Two or more races 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,023	89.3%
White	107	9.3%
Two or more races	8	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.5%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.9%	64.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	23.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	1.9%	10.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 38.1%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 22.0%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 0.9%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	38.1%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	22.0%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	0.9%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$28,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.3%

$50k–$100k 54.7%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$300k–$500k 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$58,800
Median rent / month	$1,081
Owner occupied	63.8%
Renter occupied	36.2%
Vacant	14.7%
Single-family detached	55.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	44.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	20.7%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	13.9%
1939 or earlier	10.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	65.8%
4 bedrooms	3.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	51.4%
3 or more	17.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	52.8%
Propane / LP gas	33.5%
Fuel oil	11.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	140	32.1%
Cohabiting couple	15	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	127	29.1%
Female householder, no spouse	154	35.3%
Households with children under 18	105	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	131	30.0%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	64.7%	21.8%
Married	22.7%	41.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	0.9%	15.1%
Divorced	11.7%	20.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 50.4%

Some college, no degree 5.0%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	5.3%
Kindergarten	111	53.4%
Elementary school	51	24.5%
High school	19	9.1%
College / grad school	16	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 20.9%

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Manufacturing 20.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.5%

Transportation & utilities 11.4%

Other services 4.7%

Retail trade 2.8%

Information 0.9%

Construction 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Public administration 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.5%
Service	24.6%
Sales & office	3.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.4%
Production & transportation	50.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	23.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.9%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 35.2%

18 and over 19.0%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 80.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	13.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.7%
High blood pressure	48.7%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	19.3%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	6.1%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.5%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	24.7%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	24.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	84.7%
Visited dentist	50.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	25.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.9%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	33.6%
65 and over	55.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	30.0%
Public insurance	69.7%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,128	98.9%
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)	1,140	100.0%
Born in same state	1,140	100.0%
Born in different state	859	75.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	76	6.7%
Italian	17	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	76.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27847

What city is ZIP code 27847 in?

ZIP code 27847 is primarily assigned to Kelford, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27847 in?

ZIP code 27847 falls within Bertie County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27847?

22% of residents in ZIP code 27847 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27847 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 27847 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 27847?

Health data for ZIP code 27847 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27847?

The median home value in ZIP code 27847 is $58,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 27847 in?

ZIP code 27847 observes the EST timezone.