27872 ZIP Code — Roxobel, NC

Bertie County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27872 is located in Roxobel, North Carolina, within Bertie County. It covers approximately 2.03 square miles and serves a population of 471 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27872

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. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $33,229. Poverty affects 43% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 59 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 40% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 27872 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

471

population

2.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27872 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27872

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27872. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Roxobel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27847 Kelford (3.8 mi) 27869 Rich Square (7.2 mi) 27805 Aulander (8.8 mi) 27897 Woodland (8.9 mi) 27849 Lewiston Woodville (9 mi) 27874 Scotland Neck (9.6 mi) 27910 Ahoskie (14.8 mi) 27857 Oak City (15.2 mi) 27820 Conway (15.7 mi) 27843 Hobgood (16.3 mi) 27840 Hamilton (16.6 mi) 27845 Jackson (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	471
Population density	232 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	2.03 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.1893
Longitude	-77.2488
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	85.6%	64.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	11.9%	23.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	1.6%	10.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

471

Population

232

People per sq mi

35.3

Median age

$33,229

Median household income

$17,389

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,010

Median monthly rent

62.7%

Home ownership

42.9%

Poverty rate

36.2%

Unemployment

108

Housing units

17.1%

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	93	19.7%
18 and over	378	80.3%
65 and over	61	13.0%
Median age	35.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 67.3%

White 28.5%

Two or more races 4.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	317	67.3%
White	134	28.5%
Two or more races	20	4.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	85.6%	64.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	11.9%	23.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	1.6%	10.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 24.2%

$25k–$35k 31.4%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	24.2%
$25k–$35k	31.4%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	5.9%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$33,229

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 46.9%

$50k–$100k 24.0%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 2.1%

$300k–$500k 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,010
Owner occupied	62.7%
Renter occupied	37.3%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	45.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	54.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	4.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	54.5%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	14.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	31.5%
3 bedrooms	37.0%
4 bedrooms	29.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.6%
2 vehicles	52.3%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	73.9%
Propane / LP gas	22.9%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	42	27.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	16	10.5%
Female householder, no spouse	95	62.1%
Households with children under 18	54	35.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	37	24.2%
Average household size	3.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	58.2%	29.5%
Married	25.0%	31.6%
Separated	0.0%	13.2%
Widowed	6.6%	15.3%
Divorced	10.2%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 26.1%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	16	18.4%
Elementary school	20	23.0%
High school	8	9.2%
College / grad school	43	49.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 28.4%

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Manufacturing 18.7%

Other services 7.7%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Professional & management 6.5%

Wholesale trade 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.1%
Service	34.2%
Sales & office	24.5%
Natural resources & construction	1.3%
Production & transportation	1.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.2%
Government	7.7%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	50.3%
Carpool	31.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	58.9

Poverty

All people 42.9%

Under 18 years 43.0%

18 and over 42.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 81.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.5%
Retirement income	37.3%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.4%
High blood pressure	49.4%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	18.9%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	6.4%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	34.9%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	33.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.9%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	24.7%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	22.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	84.1%
Visited dentist	52.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	25.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.2%
65 and over	34.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.0%
Public insurance	25.5%
No insurance	40.1%
Uninsured under 19	43.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	449	95.3%
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)	471	100.0%
Born in same state	450	95.5%
Born in different state	430	91.3%
Foreign born	21	4.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	26	5.5%
French	9	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.5%
Internet access	84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27872

What city is ZIP code 27872 in?

ZIP code 27872 is primarily assigned to Roxobel, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27872 in?

ZIP code 27872 falls within Bertie County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27872?

43% of residents in ZIP code 27872 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 27872?

Health data for ZIP code 27872 shows elevated rates of diabetes (19%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27872?

The median household income in ZIP code 27872 is $33,229, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 27872?

ZIP code 27872 has an estimated population of 471 residents, with a density of 232 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27872 in?

ZIP code 27872 observes the EST timezone.