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Perquimans County
Winfall, NC
27985
27985 ZIP Code — Winfall, NC
Perquimans County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27985 is located in
Winfall ,
North Carolina ,
within Perquimans County .
It covers approximately 0.26 square miles and serves a population of
325 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 252 .
About ZIP code 27985
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,500. Renters make up the majority at 59%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $52,250. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 27985 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
325
Population density
1,250 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
143
Geography
Land area
0.26 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
36.2160
Longitude
-76.4807
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
252
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
79.7%
48.9%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
9.5%
31.8%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
10.8%
16.6%
19.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.7%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$52,250
Median household income
$112,500
Median home value
$1,175
Median monthly rent
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 104 32.0% 18 and over 221 68.0% 65 and over 49 15.1% Median age 35.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
58.2%
Group Count % Black or African American 189 58.2% White 83 25.5% Two or more races 53 16.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
79.7%
48.9%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
9.5%
31.8%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
10.8%
16.6%
19.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.7%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.7% $10k–$15k 5.7% $15k–$25k 19.5% $25k–$35k 4.1% $35k–$50k 11.4% $50k–$75k 26.8% $100k–$150k 15.4% $150k–$200k 9.8% $200k+ 1.6% Median income $52,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $112,500 Median rent / month $1,175 Owner occupied 40.7% Renter occupied 59.3% Vacant 24.5% Single-family detached 71.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 28.8% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 3.60
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.2% 2000–2009 33.1% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 19.0% 1970–1979 12.3% 1960–1969 4.9% 1950–1959 5.5% 1940–1949 12.3% 1939 or earlier 11.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 30.7% 3 bedrooms 42.3% 4 bedrooms 27.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.7% 1 vehicle 49.6% 2 vehicles 19.5% 3 or more 25.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 17.1% Electricity 50.4% Propane / LP gas 25.2% Fuel oil 7.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 54 43.9% Cohabiting couple 7 5.7% Male householder, no spouse 7 5.7% Female householder, no spouse 55 44.7% Households with children under 18 59 48.0% Households with seniors (65+) 33 26.8% Average household size 2.64
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.6% 44.4% Married 58.6% 37.3% Separated 0.0% 7.2% Widowed 0.0% 6.5% Divorced 5.7% 4.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.3%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.1% Bachelor's or higher 33.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 6.5% Kindergarten 6 4.3% Elementary school 52 37.4% High school 28 20.1% College / grad school 44 31.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
30.3%
Education & healthcare
23.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 44.3% Service 23.8% Sales & office 18.9% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 13.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 45.1% Government 52.5% Self-employed 2.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 61.5% Carpool 32.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 6.0% Avg commute (minutes) 16.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
13.0%
Female-led households
13.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 29.3% Retirement income 19.5% Supplemental Security 7.3% Cash public assistance 2.4% Food stamps / SNAP 37.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.1% High blood pressure 42.0% High cholesterol 34.6% Diabetes 14.5% Heart disease 7.0% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 27.8% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 7.0% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.5% Binge drinking 13.0% No physical activity 25.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.0% Depression 19.3% Fair or poor health 17.2% Poor mental health 13.9% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 19.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 83.0% Visited dentist 60.8% Cholesterol screening 91.3% Teeth loss 16.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 15 6.8%
Disability % Any disability 20.9% Under 18 24.0% 18–64 years 13.4% 65 and over 40.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 32.6% Public insurance 57.5% No insurance 20.0% Uninsured under 19 7.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 298 91.7% 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) 325 100.0% Born in same state 325 100.0% Born in different state 198 60.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 33 10.2% Italian 5 1.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.8% Internet access 91.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27985
What city is ZIP code 27985 in?
ZIP code 27985 is primarily assigned to Winfall, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27985 in?
ZIP code 27985 falls within Perquimans County, North Carolina.
Is ZIP code 27985 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 27985 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 27985 mostly rentals?
59% of occupied units in ZIP code 27985 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27985?
20% of residents in ZIP code 27985 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27985?
The median home value in ZIP code 27985 is $112,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 27985 in?
ZIP code 27985 observes the EST timezone.
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