27967 ZIP Code — Powellsville, NC

Bertie County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27967 is located in Powellsville, North Carolina, within Bertie County. It covers approximately 5.74 square miles and serves a population of 404 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27967

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $24,885. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 92% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 39%.

Overall, ZIP code 27967 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

404

population

5.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27967 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27967

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27967. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Powellsville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	404
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	5.74 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.2235
Longitude	-76.9666
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	72.4%	64.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	23.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	10.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

404

Population

People per sq mi

71.1

Median age

$24,885

Median household income

$18,238

Per capita income

$79,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.4%

Home ownership

24.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

261

Housing units

6.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

135

65–74

103

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	11	2.7%
18 and over	393	97.3%
65 and over	301	74.5%
Median age	71.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 70.5%

White 25.2%

Two or more races 4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	285	70.5%
White	102	25.2%
Two or more races	16	4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.4%	64.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	23.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	10.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	6.0%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 50.0%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 2.6%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	50.0%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	2.6%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
Median income	$24,885

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.0%

$50k–$100k 34.4%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k–$300k 2.6%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.4%
Renter occupied	3.6%
Vacant	26.9%
Single-family detached	95.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	28.7%
1970–1979	3.0%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	19.8%
1940–1949	14.2%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	61.6%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.3%
1 vehicle	7.7%
2 vehicles	21.9%
3 or more	55.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	26.0%
Propane / LP gas	71.9%
Fuel oil	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	111	56.6%
Cohabiting couple	5	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	28	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	52	26.5%
Households with children under 18	7	3.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	180	91.8%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	4.1%
Married	52.8%	65.9%
Separated	2.2%	3.5%
Widowed	11.8%	24.1%
Divorced	0.4%	2.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.3%

Some HS, no diploma 21.5%

HS graduate 51.3%

Some college, no degree 1.2%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	67.2%
Bachelor's or higher	6.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	5	45.5%
High school	6	54.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 76.2%

Finance & real estate 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Education & healthcare 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	6.0%
Service	1.2%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	71.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	98.8%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	1.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 24.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 25.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 75.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	91.8%
Retirement income	59.2%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	44.7%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	21.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.1%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	67	17.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	38.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	48.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.0%
Public insurance	80.9%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	404	100.0%
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)	404	100.0%
Born in same state	404	100.0%
Born in different state	391	96.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	70	17.3%
Arab	8	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.5%
Internet access	51.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27967

What city is ZIP code 27967 in?

ZIP code 27967 is primarily assigned to Powellsville, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27967 in?

ZIP code 27967 falls within Bertie County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27967 have an older population?

75% of residents in ZIP code 27967 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 27967 have a large retiree population?

92% of households in ZIP code 27967 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 27967 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 27967 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27967?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 27967 in?

ZIP code 27967 observes the EST timezone.