27869 ZIP Code — Rich Square, NC

Northampton County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27869 is located in Rich Square, North Carolina, within Northampton County. It covers approximately 82.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,774 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27869

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $40,929. SNAP benefit usage at 39% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27869 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,774

population

82.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27869 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27869

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27869. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rich Square	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27872 Roxobel (7.2 mi) 27897 Woodland (8.4 mi) 27845 Jackson (9.5 mi) 27874 Scotland Neck (10.2 mi) 27847 Kelford (10.3 mi) 27820 Conway (11.3 mi) 27839 Halifax (12.5 mi) 27805 Aulander (14.5 mi) 27876 Seaboard (15.7 mi) 27849 Lewiston Woodville (15.8 mi) 27853 Margarettsville (16.5 mi) 27890 Weldon (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,774
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	82.12 sq mi
Water area	0.72 sq mi
Latitude	36.2658
Longitude	-77.3375
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	71.4%	62.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	17.6%	25.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	9.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,774

Population

People per sq mi

58.4

Median age

$40,929

Median household income

$21,014

Per capita income

$79,700

Median home value

$711

Median monthly rent

74.8%

Home ownership

17.1%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

848

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

116

45–54

146

55–59

100

60–64

126

123

65–74

155

75–84

106

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	239	13.5%
18 and over	1,535	86.5%
65 and over	609	34.3%
Median age	58.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 71.8%

White 26.7%

Asian 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,278	71.8%
White	475	26.7%
Asian	9	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.4%
Other race	7	0.4%
Two or more races	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.4%	62.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	17.6%	25.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	9.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 11.1%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 28.7%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.1%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	28.7%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$40,929

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 47.6%

$100k–$150k 27.6%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 3.7%

$300k–$500k 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,700
Median rent / month	$711
Owner occupied	74.8%
Renter occupied	25.2%
Vacant	27.7%
Single-family detached	74.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	22.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	22.2%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	25.0%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	60.6%
4 bedrooms	4.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	30.8%
2 vehicles	26.5%
3 or more	32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.5%
Electricity	51.9%
Propane / LP gas	40.8%
Fuel oil	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	342	45.6%
Cohabiting couple	28	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	73	9.7%
Female householder, no spouse	307	40.9%
Households with children under 18	179	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	409	54.5%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.6%	26.2%
Married	53.5%	38.8%
Separated	2.5%	0.3%
Widowed	6.3%	27.2%
Divorced	3.1%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%

Some HS, no diploma 15.3%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.2%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	9.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	97	42.5%
High school	59	25.9%
College / grad school	51	22.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Wholesale trade 13.0%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Retail trade 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Other services 4.8%

Public administration 4.8%

Construction 4.2%

Professional & management 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	27.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	21.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.6%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.1%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.7

Poverty

All people 17.1%

Under 18 years 31.4%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.6%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	39.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	49.9%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	18.7%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	6.1%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	10.6%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	22.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	85.1%
Visited dentist	54.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	39.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.9%
Public insurance	50.0%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,673	94.3%
Spanish	16	1.0%
Other Indo-European	7	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	9	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,749	98.6%
Born in same state	1,749	98.6%
Born in different state	1,450	81.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	1.4%
Not a US citizen	25	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	347	19.6%
Italian	27	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	23	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	76.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27869

What city is ZIP code 27869 in?

ZIP code 27869 is primarily assigned to Rich Square, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27869 in?

ZIP code 27869 falls within Northampton County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27869 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 27869 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 27869 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 27869 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27869?

12% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 27869?

17% of residents in ZIP code 27869 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 27869 in?

ZIP code 27869 observes the EST timezone.