27804 ZIP Code — Rocky Mount, NC
Nash County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27804 is located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, within Nash County. It covers approximately 43.04 square miles and serves a population of 29,646 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.
About ZIP code 27804
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $54,604. 34% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,646
population
43.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27804 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27804
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27804. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Rocky Mount | Acceptable |
| Rocky Mount | Acceptable |
| Rocky Mount | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27809 Battleboro (4.8 mi)
27803 Rocky Mount (6.1 mi)
27801 Rocky Mount (8.1 mi)
27856 Nashville (8.7 mi)
27891 Whitakers (9 mi)
27815 Rocky Mount (9.7 mi)
27822 Elm City (12.3 mi)
27896 Wilson (14.9 mi)
27882 Spring Hope (15.1 mi)
27816 Castalia (15.5 mi)
27864 Pinetops (15.6 mi)
27823 Enfield (16.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,646 |
| Population density | 689 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 127 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 43.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.9873 |
| Longitude | -77.8485 |
| 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 | 48.9% | 51.5% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 29.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.6% | 15.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 3.4% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
29,646
Population
689
People per sq mi
41.7
Median age
$54,604
Median household income
$33,537
Per capita income
$168,900
Median home value
$932
Median monthly rent
57.2%
Home ownership
13.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
8,495
Housing units
26.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
581
Under 5
658
801
5–9
908
957
10–14
1,085
869
15–19
986
1,034
20–24
1,172
1,674
25–34
1,899
1,677
35–44
1,901
1,559
45–54
1,767
909
55–59
1,030
956
60–64
1,083
1,866
65–74
2,115
614
75–84
696
398
85+
451
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,946 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 23,700 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 6,140 | 20.7% |
| Median age | 41.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
47.9%
White
38.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4.8%
Other race
4%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14,927 | 47.9% |
| White | 11,960 | 38.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,498 | 4.8% |
| Other race | 1,258 | 4% |
| Two or more races | 939 | 3% |
| Asian | 373 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 181 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.9% | 51.5% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 29.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.6% | 15.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 3.4% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
8.0%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
14.2%
$50k–$75k
23.3%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
2.4%
$200k+
5.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.4% |
| $200k+ | 5.0% |
| Median income | $54,604 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.1%
$50k–$100k
10.5%
$100k–$150k
21.8%
$150k–$200k
18.5%
$200k–$300k
21.8%
$300k–$500k
13.4%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,900 |
| Median rent / month | $932 |
| Owner occupied | 57.2% |
| Renter occupied | 42.8% |
| Vacant | 9.5% |
| Single-family detached | 61.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.2% |
| Mobile homes | 8.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% |
| 3 or more | 19.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.2% |
| Electricity | 65.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.8% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,204 | 33.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,128 | 9.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,157 | 17.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,071 | 40.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,175 | 25.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,398 | 35.0% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.6% | 35.2% |
| Married | 40.5% | 32.2% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 16.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
9.2%
HS graduate
30.2%
Some college, no degree
19.3%
Associate's degree
12.8%
Bachelor's degree
17.6%
Graduate / professional
9.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 351 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 355 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,541 | 35.0% |
| High school | 1,529 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,483 | 34.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.5%
Manufacturing
17.3%
Retail trade
13.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.2%
Professional & management
8.7%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Public administration
4.7%
Construction
3.9%
Other services
2.2%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.4% |
| Service | 17.5% |
| Sales & office | 21.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.7% |
| Production & transportation | 21.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.1% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.0% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 5.9% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.8 |
Poverty
All people
13.3%
Under 18 years
22.0%
18 and over
11.1%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
19.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.3% |
| Retirement income | 29.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| High blood pressure | 37.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.8% |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 26.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.2% |
| Binge drinking | 14.1% |
| No physical activity | 24.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.9% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 19.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.1% |
| Visited dentist | 62.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,953 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.4% |
| 18–64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 and over | 32.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.8% |
| Public insurance | 42.8% |
| No insurance | 10.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,407 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 414 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 268 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 139 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 6 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,738 | 96.9% |
| Born in same state | 28,546 | 96.3% |
| Born in different state | 20,147 | 68.0% |
| Foreign born | 192 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 908 | 3.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 378 | 41.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,821 | 9.5% |
| French | 2,355 | 7.9% |
| Italian | 898 | 3% |
| English | 192 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 85 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 80 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 34 | 0.1% |
| German | 17 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.4% |
| Internet access | 93.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27804
What city is ZIP code 27804 in?
ZIP code 27804 is primarily assigned to Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27804 in?
ZIP code 27804 falls within Nash County, North Carolina.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27804?
The median home value in ZIP code 27804 is $168,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 27804?
ZIP code 27804 has an estimated population of 29,646 residents, with a density of 689 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27804?
The median household income in ZIP code 27804 is $54,604, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27804 in?
ZIP code 27804 observes the EST timezone.