27986 ZIP Code — Winton, NC

Hertford County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27986 is located in Winton, North Carolina, within Hertford County. It covers approximately 14.32 square miles and serves a population of 1,875 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27986

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 $115,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $46,196. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27986 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.

1,875

population

14.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27986 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27986

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27986. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Winton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27935 Eure (4.7 mi) 27855 Murfreesboro (7.4 mi) 27922 Cofield (7.5 mi) 27910 Ahoskie (8.3 mi) 27818 Como (8.4 mi) 27937 Gates (10.4 mi) 27942 Harrellsville (11.4 mi) 27938 Gatesville (12.5 mi) 27862 Pendleton (15.6 mi) 27897 Woodland (15.7 mi) 27805 Aulander (16.4 mi) 27924 Colerain (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,875
Population density	131 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	14.32 sq mi
Water area	1.21 sq mi
Latitude	36.3963
Longitude	-76.9361
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	52.9%	61.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	27.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	9.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,875

Population

131

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$46,196

Median household income

$16,370

Per capita income

$115,800

Median home value

$839

Median monthly rent

62.6%

Home ownership

21.9%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

425

Housing units

12.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

191

25–34

327

35–44

119

298

45–54

109

55–59

116

60–64

114

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	159	8.5%
18 and over	1,716	91.5%
65 and over	229	12.2%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 50.1%

White 31.1%

Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

Other race 5.8%

Two or more races 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,017	50.1%
White	631	31.1%
Hispanic or Latino	153	7.5%
Other race	118	5.8%
Two or more races	53	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	43	2.1%
Asian	13	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	61.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	27.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	9.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 18.1%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	18.1%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$46,196

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.4%

$50k–$100k 31.1%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k–$300k 8.1%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,800
Median rent / month	$839
Owner occupied	62.6%
Renter occupied	37.4%
Vacant	25.9%
Single-family detached	66.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	24.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	18.5%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	12.2%
1939 or earlier	8.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	25.9%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	36.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.2%
Electricity	56.0%
Propane / LP gas	28.4%
Fuel oil	4.1%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	161	36.9%
Cohabiting couple	26	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	67	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	182	41.7%
Households with children under 18	109	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	165	37.8%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.9%	33.3%
Married	23.3%	33.5%
Separated	3.8%	6.3%
Widowed	1.8%	10.5%
Divorced	13.2%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 43.6%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.5%
Bachelor's or higher	12.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.5%
Kindergarten	2	1.0%
Elementary school	39	19.0%
High school	82	40.0%
College / grad school	79	38.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Manufacturing 18.5%

Retail trade 10.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.7%

Public administration 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Professional & management 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Construction 3.3%

Other services 1.7%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.6%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	5.2%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	22.2%
Self-employed	1.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.4%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 21.9%

Under 18 years 40.3%

18 and over 18.3%

Married-couple families 15.5%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.5%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	6.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.5%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	4.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.8%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	27.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	50.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	106	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	8.2%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	43.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.8%
Public insurance	49.2%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	7.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,844	98.3%
Spanish	186	10.1%
Other Indo-European	175	9.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,514	80.7%
Born in same state	1,499	79.9%
Born in different state	654	34.9%
Foreign born	15	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	361	19.3%
Not a US citizen	17	4.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	155	8.3%
French	73	3.9%
Italian	46	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	13	0.7%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.3%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27986

What city is ZIP code 27986 in?

ZIP code 27986 is primarily assigned to Winton, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27986 in?

ZIP code 27986 falls within Hertford County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27986 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 27986 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27986?

22% of residents in ZIP code 27986 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27986?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27986?

The median home value in ZIP code 27986 is $115,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 27986 in?

ZIP code 27986 observes the EST timezone.