27853 ZIP Code — Margarettsville, NC

Northampton County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27853 is located in Margarettsville, North Carolina, within Northampton County. It covers approximately 37.13 square miles and serves a population of 659 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27853

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 $78,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 57 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 27853 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

659

population

37.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27853 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27853

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27853. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Margarettsville	Acceptable
Margarettsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27876 Seaboard (5.7 mi) 27862 Pendleton (5.8 mi) 27820 Conway (6.3 mi) 23828 Branchville (6.4 mi) 23827 Boykins (9.1 mi) 27866 Pleasant Hill (10.6 mi) 27845 Jackson (12.1 mi) 23844 Drewryville (12.4 mi) 23874 Newsoms (12.9 mi) 27831 Garysburg (13.5 mi) 27855 Murfreesboro (13.9 mi) 27897 Woodland (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	659
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	37.13 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	36.5018
Longitude	-77.2942
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	252

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.4%	62.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	5.8%	25.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	9.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	6.4%	2.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

659

Population

People per sq mi

29.3

Median age

Median household income

$30,774

Per capita income

$78,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.4%

Home ownership

1.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

178

Housing units

3.8%

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

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	219	33.2%
18 and over	440	66.8%
65 and over	39	5.9%
Median age	29.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.2%

Black or African American 32.6%

Two or more races 12.1%

Group	Count	%
White	364	55.2%
Black or African American	215	32.6%
Two or more races	80	12.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.4%	62.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	5.8%	25.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	9.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	6.4%	2.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 36.1%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 2.6%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k+ 13.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	36.1%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$100k–$150k	2.6%
$150k–$200k	10.9%
$200k+	13.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.2%

$50k–$100k 44.9%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$300k–$500k 10.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$78,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.4%
Renter occupied	22.6%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	45.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	54.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.9%
2000–2009	17.8%
1990–1999	37.0%
1980–1989	20.9%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.0%
3 bedrooms	72.2%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.0%
2 vehicles	40.4%
3 or more	36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	77.8%
Propane / LP gas	7.8%
Fuel oil	8.3%
Wood	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	109	47.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	70	30.4%
Female householder, no spouse	51	22.2%
Households with children under 18	78	33.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	34	14.8%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.7%	24.0%
Married	47.8%	60.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.1%	0.0%
Divorced	3.4%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 16.4%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 34.9%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 3.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.8%
Bachelor's or higher	3.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	56	69.1%
High school	25	30.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.4%

Construction 18.1%

Retail trade 14.3%

Agriculture & mining 13.7%

Transportation & utilities 11.9%

Education & healthcare 6.5%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.5%
Service	3.1%
Sales & office	30.7%
Natural resources & construction	18.4%
Production & transportation	39.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.9%
Carpool	33.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	5.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	57.3

Poverty

All people 1.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 6.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	14.8%
Retirement income	9.1%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	21.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	23.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	13.7%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	30.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.1%
Public insurance	29.0%
No insurance	18.4%
Uninsured under 19	33.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	535	81.2%
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)	659	100.0%
Born in same state	648	98.3%
Born in different state	381	57.8%
Foreign born	11	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	121	18.4%
French	40	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	24	3.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	80.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27853

What city is ZIP code 27853 in?

ZIP code 27853 is primarily assigned to Margarettsville, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27853 in?

ZIP code 27853 falls within Northampton County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27853 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 27853 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27853?

4% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 27853?

The median home value in ZIP code 27853 is $78,400.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 27853?

Health data for ZIP code 27853 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 27853 in?

ZIP code 27853 observes the EST timezone.