27862 ZIP Code — Pendleton, NC

Northampton County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27862 is located in Pendleton, North Carolina, within Northampton County. It covers approximately 45.22 square miles and serves a population of 577 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27862

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,500. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 27862 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

577

population

45.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27862 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27862

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27862. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pendleton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27853 Margarettsville (5.8 mi) 27820 Conway (6.4 mi) 23827 Boykins (8.3 mi) 27855 Murfreesboro (8.6 mi) 27818 Como (8.7 mi) 23828 Branchville (8.9 mi) 23874 Newsoms (9.4 mi) 27876 Seaboard (11.4 mi) 27897 Woodland (12.5 mi) 23844 Drewryville (15.3 mi) 27986 Winton (15.6 mi) 27845 Jackson (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	577
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	45.22 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	36.4924
Longitude	-77.1907
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	53.5%	62.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	25.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	9.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

577

Population

People per sq mi

54.7

Median age

$65,500

Median household income

$39,180

Per capita income

Median home value

$682

Median monthly rent

88.6%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

14.5%

Unemployment

423

Housing units

36.4%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	76	13.2%
18 and over	501	86.8%
65 and over	183	31.7%
Median age	54.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.8%

Black or African American 40.2%

Two or more races 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	299	50.8%
Black or African American	237	40.2%
Two or more races	39	6.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12	2%
Other race	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.5%	62.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	25.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	9.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 21.9%

$15k–$25k 1.6%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 5.2%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 21.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	21.9%
$15k–$25k	1.6%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	5.2%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	2.0%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	21.6%
Median income	$65,500

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 27.3%

$300k–$500k 1.1%

$1M+ 35.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$682
Owner occupied	88.6%
Renter occupied	11.4%
Vacant	33.2%
Single-family detached	91.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	2.6%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	50.4%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	16.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	9.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	66.6%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	12.1%
3 or more	52.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	78.4%
Propane / LP gas	19.3%
Fuel oil	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	133	43.5%
Cohabiting couple	14	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	32	10.5%
Female householder, no spouse	127	41.5%
Households with children under 18	36	11.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	155	50.7%
Average household size	1.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	16.8%
Married	53.7%	45.0%
Separated	3.3%	0.0%
Widowed	8.6%	36.3%
Divorced	0.4%	1.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 23.8%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 22.4%

Graduate / professional 14.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.8%
Bachelor's or higher	36.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	31	30.4%
High school	5	4.9%
College / grad school	66	64.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 29.6%

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Construction 7.5%

Retail trade 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Professional & management 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.8%
Service	31.5%
Sales & office	2.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	28.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.4%
Government	51.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.2%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.3%
Retirement income	44.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	5.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	46.2%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	20.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.6%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	53.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.9%
Public insurance	39.7%
No insurance	14.9%
Uninsured under 19	17.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	537	93.1%
Spanish	2	0.4%
Other Indo-European	2	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	575	99.7%
Born in same state	575	99.7%
Born in different state	315	54.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.3%
Not a US citizen	1	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	210	36.4%
French	47	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	40	6.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.0%
Internet access	62.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27862

What city is ZIP code 27862 in?

ZIP code 27862 is primarily assigned to Pendleton, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27862 in?

ZIP code 27862 falls within Northampton County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27862 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 27862 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 27862 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 27862 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 27862 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 27862 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 27862?

Health data for ZIP code 27862 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 27862 in?

ZIP code 27862 observes the EST timezone.