27589 ZIP Code — Warrenton, NC

Warren County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27589 is located in Warrenton, North Carolina, within Warren County. It covers approximately 169.47 square miles and serves a population of 6,412 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27589

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. Median home value is $97,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $37,566. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (19%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 27589 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,412

population

169.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27589 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27589

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27589. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Warrenton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27551 Macon (7.5 mi) 27563 Norlina (11.7 mi) 27844 Hollister (12.4 mi) 27553 Manson (13.6 mi) 27537 Henderson (13.9 mi) 27816 Castalia (15.2 mi) 27850 Littleton (15.4 mi) 27536 Henderson (15.4 mi) 27549 Louisburg (17.3 mi) 23919 Bracey (18.8 mi) 27544 Kittrell (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,412
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	185

Geography
Land area	169.47 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	36.3249
Longitude	-78.1356
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	63.1%	63.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	23.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	11.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.3%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

6,412

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$37,566

Median household income

$23,264

Per capita income

$97,800

Median home value

$750

Median monthly rent

67.8%

Home ownership

25.2%

Poverty rate

11.1%

Unemployment

2,532

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

164

Under 5

190

173

5–9

202

173

10–14

201

247

15–19

287

130

20–24

151

277

25–34

322

305

35–44

354

296

45–54

345

274

55–59

318

201

60–64

234

418

65–74

486

180

75–84

210

127

85+

147

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,366	21.3%
18 and over	5,046	78.7%
65 and over	1,568	24.5%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 51.3%

White 25.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 10.1%

Two or more races 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Other race 2.6%

Asian 1.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,422	51.3%
White	1,681	25.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	672	10.1%
Two or more races	386	5.8%
Hispanic or Latino	264	4%
Other race	174	2.6%
Asian	77	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.1%	63.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	23.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	11.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.3%	6.0%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 15.5%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	15.5%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	4.6%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$37,566

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%

$50k–$100k 38.6%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 16.1%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,800
Median rent / month	$750
Owner occupied	67.8%
Renter occupied	32.2%
Vacant	22.6%
Single-family detached	57.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	36.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	20.1%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	13.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.3%
1 vehicle	34.2%
2 vehicles	27.6%
3 or more	26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.6%
Electricity	67.8%
Propane / LP gas	13.8%
Fuel oil	4.4%
Wood	3.3%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	876	33.6%
Cohabiting couple	56	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	456	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,223	46.8%
Households with children under 18	608	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,106	42.4%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.0%	28.8%
Married	39.0%	33.5%
Separated	4.0%	3.8%
Widowed	3.3%	14.3%
Divorced	14.7%	19.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 13.1%

HS graduate 42.2%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.4%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	2.8%
Kindergarten	81	6.1%
Elementary school	606	45.3%
High school	334	25.0%
College / grad school	279	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.7%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Retail trade 11.8%

Public administration 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Construction 5.7%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Other services 3.9%

Professional & management 3.2%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	21.5%
Sales & office	12.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	27.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.4%
Government	20.8%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 25.2%

Under 18 years 48.2%

18 and over 18.8%

Married-couple families 10.7%

Female-led households 33.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.3%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.5%
High blood pressure	48.6%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	19.3%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	6.6%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	34.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.4%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	26.0%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	24.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.1%
Visited dentist	50.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	27.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	388	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	19.1%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.4%
Public insurance	56.0%
No insurance	15.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,058	94.5%
Spanish	86	1.4%
Other Indo-European	77	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	9	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,061	94.5%
Born in same state	6,057	94.5%
Born in different state	4,659	72.7%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	351	5.5%
Not a US citizen	51	14.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	535	8.3%
Arab	374	5.8%
Italian	121	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	13	0.2%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27589

What city is ZIP code 27589 in?

ZIP code 27589 is primarily assigned to Warrenton, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27589 in?

ZIP code 27589 falls within Warren County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27589?

25% of residents in ZIP code 27589 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27589 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 27589 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27589?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 27589?

Health data for ZIP code 27589 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 27589 in?

ZIP code 27589 observes the EST timezone.