27976 ZIP Code — South Mills, NC

Camden County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27976 is located in South Mills, North Carolina, within Camden County. It covers approximately 117.24 square miles and serves a population of 4,330 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27976

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 $270,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,125. 31% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 27976 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,330

population

117.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27976 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27976

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27976. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Mills	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27958 Moyock (11.1 mi) 27909 Elizabeth City (11.3 mi) 27979 Sunbury (12.5 mi) 23322 Chesapeake (13 mi) 27926 Corapeake (13.1 mi) 27921 Camden (13.3 mi) 27919 Belvidere (13.9 mi) 23323 Chesapeake (16.4 mi) 27973 Shawboro (16.8 mi) 27946 Hobbsville (17 mi) 27950 Knotts Island (19.3 mi) 27944 Hertford (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,330
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	117.24 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.4662
Longitude	-76.3587
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	37.3%	41.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	34.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	21.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,330

Population

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$88,125

Median household income

$34,312

Per capita income

$270,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.7%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

1,361

Housing units

24.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

157

Under 5

126

169

5–9

137

191

10–14

155

102

15–19

20–24

287

25–34

231

284

35–44

230

391

45–54

316

267

55–59

215

175

60–64

141

208

65–74

168

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,047	24.2%
18 and over	3,283	75.8%
65 and over	579	13.4%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.8%

Black or African American 8.3%

Two or more races 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Asian 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,603	81.8%
Black or African American	364	8.3%
Two or more races	271	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	76	1.7%
Asian	68	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.3%	41.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	34.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	21.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.2%	6.0%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 16.7%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 25.4%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	16.7%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	25.4%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$88,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 34.0%

$300k–$500k 37.5%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$270,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.7%
Renter occupied	8.3%
Vacant	1.6%
Single-family detached	93.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.3%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	10.6%
2000–2009	22.5%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	28.7%
1970–1979	3.8%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.8%
3 bedrooms	36.7%
4 bedrooms	36.2%
5+ bedrooms	7.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	9.7%
2 vehicles	57.2%
3 or more	31.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.4%
Electricity	80.6%
Propane / LP gas	15.1%
Fuel oil	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,027	70.4%
Cohabiting couple	35	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	94	6.4%
Female householder, no spouse	302	20.7%
Households with children under 18	621	42.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	442	30.3%
Average household size	2.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.0%	7.8%
Married	75.1%	69.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	1.5%	5.2%
Divorced	3.3%	16.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 10.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	24.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	129	12.2%
Kindergarten	53	5.0%
Elementary school	482	45.7%
High school	177	16.8%
College / grad school	213	20.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%

Other services 13.0%

Retail trade 12.8%

Professional & management 8.2%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Public administration 6.4%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Construction 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.9%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.7%
Government	20.4%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.2%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.0

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 13.3%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 41.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.5%
Retirement income	32.7%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	734	22.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	11.8%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	39.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.5%
Public insurance	26.7%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,047	93.5%
Spanish	57	1.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	44	1.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,265	98.5%
Born in same state	4,216	97.4%
Born in different state	1,630	37.6%
Foreign born	49	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	65	1.5%
Not a US citizen	65	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	543	12.5%
French	501	11.6%
Italian	380	8.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	126	2.9%
Polish	80	1.8%
Norwegian	14	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	98.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27976

What city is ZIP code 27976 in?

ZIP code 27976 is primarily assigned to South Mills, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27976 in?

ZIP code 27976 falls within Camden County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27976 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 27976 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27976 have a large veteran population?

23% of civilians in ZIP code 27976 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 27976?

ZIP code 27976 has an estimated population of 4,330 residents, with a density of 37 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27976?

The median household income in ZIP code 27976 is $88,125, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27976 in?

ZIP code 27976 observes the EST timezone.