27852 ZIP Code — Macclesfield, NC

Edgecombe County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27852 is located in Macclesfield, North Carolina, within Edgecombe County. It covers approximately 48.12 square miles and serves a population of 2,443 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27852

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 $114,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,145. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 38% 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. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27852 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,443

population

48.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27852 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27852

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27852. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Macclesfield	Acceptable
Macclesfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27864 Pinetops (2.4 mi) 27829 Fountain (6.7 mi) 27815 Rocky Mount (9.9 mi) 27886 Tarboro (10.4 mi) 27801 Rocky Mount (10.4 mi) 27822 Elm City (12.5 mi) 27803 Rocky Mount (14.3 mi) 27888 Walstonburg (14.4 mi) 27828 Farmville (14.5 mi) 27812 Bethel (14.6 mi) 27883 Stantonsburg (15.2 mi) 27893 Wilson (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,443
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	48.12 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	35.7865
Longitude	-77.6443
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	46.0%	58.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	26.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	13.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,443

Population

People per sq mi

42.9

Median age

$54,145

Median household income

$31,334

Per capita income

$114,200

Median home value

$834

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

12.5%

Unemployment

1,024

Housing units

23.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

104

15–19

111

20–24

137

25–34

148

204

35–44

220

142

45–54

153

55–59

102

60–64

102

147

65–74

157

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	365	14.9%
18 and over	2,078	85.1%
65 and over	498	20.4%
Median age	42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.8%

Black or African American 28.5%

Asian 1.9%

Two or more races 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,662	67.8%
Black or African American	700	28.5%
Asian	47	1.9%
Two or more races	24	1%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.4%
Other race	10	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.0%	58.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	26.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	13.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$150k–$200k	16.9%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$54,145

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.2%

$50k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 39.8%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,200
Median rent / month	$834
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	49.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	49.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	19.8%
1990–1999	28.0%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	8.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	0.2%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	71.8%
4 bedrooms	4.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	28.3%
3 or more	40.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.2%
Electricity	65.9%
Propane / LP gas	22.5%
Fuel oil	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	365	32.8%
Cohabiting couple	240	21.5%
Male householder, no spouse	151	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	358	32.1%
Households with children under 18	384	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	408	36.6%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	25.3%
Married	38.2%	32.4%
Separated	2.0%	1.1%
Widowed	6.4%	20.1%
Divorced	19.9%	21.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 19.7%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.4%
Bachelor's or higher	23.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.6%
Kindergarten	14	4.2%
Elementary school	112	33.4%
High school	165	49.3%
College / grad school	42	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 44.8%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Retail trade 8.2%

Professional & management 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Construction 4.2%

Public administration 2.2%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Information 0.5%

Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.3%
Service	23.1%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	2.4%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 21.4%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 23.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	17.0%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	21.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	57.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	105	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	12.6%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	29.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.3%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	14.5%
Uninsured under 19	9.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,373	97.1%
Spanish	22	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.7%
Other languages	5	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,396	98.1%
Born in same state	2,370	97.0%
Born in different state	1,952	79.9%
Foreign born	26	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	47	1.9%
Not a US citizen	26	55.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	455	18.6%
French	317	13%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	59	2.4%
English	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	85.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27852

What city is ZIP code 27852 in?

ZIP code 27852 is primarily assigned to Macclesfield, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27852 in?

ZIP code 27852 falls within Wilson County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27852?

18% of residents in ZIP code 27852 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 27852 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 27852 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27852 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 27852 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27852?

The median home value in ZIP code 27852 is $114,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 27852 in?

ZIP code 27852 observes the EST timezone.