27980 ZIP Code — Tyner, NC

Chowan County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27980 is located in Tyner, North Carolina, within Chowan County. It covers approximately 48.75 square miles and serves a population of 1,572 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27980

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $215,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,528. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 27980 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,572

population

48.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27980 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27980

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27980. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tyner	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27946 Hobbsville (7.5 mi) 27919 Belvidere (7.7 mi) 27942 Harrellsville (8.7 mi) 27932 Edenton (9.4 mi) 27938 Gatesville (10.1 mi) 27979 Sunbury (12.4 mi) 27922 Cofield (13.1 mi) 27924 Colerain (13.3 mi) 27944 Hertford (14 mi) 27957 Merry Hill (14.2 mi) 27926 Corapeake (17.4 mi) 27935 Eure (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,572
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	48.75 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	36.2474
Longitude	-76.6303
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	27.0%	54.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	56.1%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	13.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,572

Population

People per sq mi

50.8

Median age

$72,528

Median household income

$36,102

Per capita income

$215,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

76.8%

Home ownership

3.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

646

Housing units

23.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

134

35–44

113

45–54

55–59

115

60–64

125

65–74

105

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	264	16.8%
18 and over	1,308	83.2%
65 and over	353	22.5%
Median age	50.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.9%

Black or African American 19.7%

Two or more races 1.2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,240	78.9%
Black or African American	310	19.7%
Two or more races	19	1.2%
Asian	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.0%	54.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	56.1%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	13.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 16.7%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 3.3%

$50k–$75k 29.1%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	16.7%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	3.3%
$50k–$75k	29.1%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
Median income	$72,528

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k–$300k 13.5%

$300k–$500k 40.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$215,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	76.8%
Renter occupied	23.2%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	64.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.9%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.7%
2000–2009	21.9%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	22.4%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	8.4%
3 bedrooms	73.8%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	13.1%
2 vehicles	43.6%
3 or more	40.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	79.7%
Propane / LP gas	19.3%
Fuel oil	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	530	73.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	91	12.6%
Female householder, no spouse	103	14.2%
Households with children under 18	181	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	276	38.1%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.1%	12.8%
Married	79.6%	73.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.8%	9.5%
Divorced	6.5%	4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 44.7%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 16.3%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	23.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	115	47.9%
Elementary school	46	19.2%
High school	37	15.4%
College / grad school	42	17.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 19.9%

Manufacturing 19.6%

Other services 14.2%

Education & healthcare 13.4%

Retail trade 9.6%

Professional & management 6.5%

Construction 6.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	27.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	15.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.3%
Government	36.2%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.6%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.0

Poverty

All people 3.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	42.5%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	161	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	33.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.7%
Public insurance	36.1%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	14.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,520	96.7%
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)	1,569	99.8%
Born in same state	1,569	99.8%
Born in different state	1,151	73.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	402	25.6%
French	287	18.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	73	4.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27980

What city is ZIP code 27980 in?

ZIP code 27980 is primarily assigned to Tyner, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27980 in?

ZIP code 27980 falls within Chowan County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27980 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 27980 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 27980?

ZIP code 27980 has an estimated population of 1,572 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27980?

The median home value in ZIP code 27980 is $215,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27980?

The median household income in ZIP code 27980 is $72,528, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27980 in?

ZIP code 27980 observes the EST timezone.