27983 ZIP Code — Windsor, NC

Bertie County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27983 is located in Windsor, North Carolina, within Bertie County. It covers approximately 317.63 square miles and serves a population of 8,227 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27983

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 $88,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

The gap between median ($42,352) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27983 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.

8,227

population

317.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27983 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27983

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27983. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Windsor	Acceptable
Windsor	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27957 Merry Hill (11.2 mi) 27924 Colerain (13 mi) 27892 Williamston (14.5 mi) 27849 Lewiston Woodville (15.4 mi) 27846 Jamesville (15.6 mi) 27805 Aulander (16.2 mi) 27962 Plymouth (16.4 mi) 27840 Hamilton (16.4 mi) 27847 Kelford (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,227
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	317.63 sq mi
Water area	9.22 sq mi
Latitude	35.9942
Longitude	-76.9422
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	64.6%	64.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	23.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	10.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

8,227

Population

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$42,352

Median household income

$27,353

Per capita income

$88,600

Median home value

$694

Median monthly rent

72.8%

Home ownership

25.0%

Poverty rate

9.2%

Unemployment

3,182

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

207

Under 5

181

246

5–9

215

166

10–14

145

258

15–19

226

257

20–24

224

646

25–34

564

511

35–44

445

458

45–54

399

213

55–59

185

340

60–64

296

642

65–74

560

334

75–84

291

116

85+

102

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,490	18.1%
18 and over	6,737	81.9%
65 and over	2,045	24.9%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 65.5%

White 27.7%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Asian 1.5%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	5,476	65.5%
White	2,318	27.7%
Two or more races	213	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	136	1.6%
Asian	123	1.5%
Other race	52	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	45	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.6%	64.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	23.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	10.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 9.3%

$15k–$25k 14.9%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	9.3%
$15k–$25k	14.9%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$42,352

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.0%

$50k–$100k 28.3%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 2.6%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,600
Median rent / month	$694
Owner occupied	72.8%
Renter occupied	27.2%
Vacant	29.1%
Single-family detached	69.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	27.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	21.6%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	23.6%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	21.6%
3 bedrooms	58.5%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.7%
1 vehicle	22.8%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	55.5%
Propane / LP gas	30.6%
Fuel oil	8.7%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,091	39.0%
Cohabiting couple	80	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	362	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,261	45.1%
Households with children under 18	762	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,380	49.4%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.6%	31.7%
Married	34.2%	33.8%
Separated	3.0%	3.9%
Widowed	3.9%	20.6%
Divorced	8.3%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 15.8%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	2.2%
Kindergarten	174	13.7%
Elementary school	501	39.3%
High school	462	36.3%
College / grad school	109	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Manufacturing 22.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Public administration 7.5%

Retail trade 6.9%

Other services 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Professional & management 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Construction 1.0%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.7%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.6%
Government	29.0%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 25.0%

Under 18 years 38.2%

18 and over 21.3%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.9%
Retirement income	35.3%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.6%
High blood pressure	44.7%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	23.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.3%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	23.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	360	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	41.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.4%
Public insurance	50.4%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,839	95.3%
Spanish	59	0.8%
Other Indo-European	37	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	21	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,106	98.5%
Born in same state	8,097	98.4%
Born in different state	6,800	82.7%
Foreign born	9	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	121	1.5%
Not a US citizen	68	56.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	449	5.5%
French	426	5.2%
Italian	209	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	42	0.5%
German	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.0%
Internet access	81.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27983

What city is ZIP code 27983 in?

ZIP code 27983 is primarily assigned to Windsor, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27983 in?

ZIP code 27983 falls within Bertie County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27983 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 27983 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27983?

25% of residents in ZIP code 27983 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27983?

The median home value in ZIP code 27983 is $88,600.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 27983?

Health data for ZIP code 27983 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 27983 in?

ZIP code 27983 observes the EST timezone.