27897 ZIP Code — Woodland, NC

Northampton County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27897 is located in Woodland, North Carolina, within Northampton County. It covers approximately 44.18 square miles and serves a population of 1,303 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27897

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 $98,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.

Median household income is $53,021. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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 29 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 (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 27897 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,303

population

44.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27897 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27897

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27897. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Woodland	Acceptable
Woodland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27820 Conway (8 mi) 27869 Rich Square (8.4 mi) 27847 Kelford (8.7 mi) 27872 Roxobel (8.9 mi) 27805 Aulander (10 mi) 27910 Ahoskie (10.1 mi) 27855 Murfreesboro (10.6 mi) 27862 Pendleton (12.5 mi) 27853 Margarettsville (14.2 mi) 27845 Jackson (14.3 mi) 27818 Como (15.3 mi) 27986 Winton (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,303
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	44.18 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.3111
Longitude	-77.1981
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	42.8%	62.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	50.1%	25.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	9.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,303

Population

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$53,021

Median household income

$27,345

Per capita income

$98,100

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

47.1%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

654

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

117

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

131

65–74

161

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	284	21.8%
18 and over	1,019	78.2%
65 and over	363	27.9%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.1%

Black or African American 39.4%

Two or more races 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 2%

Group	Count	%
White	680	51.1%
Black or African American	524	39.4%
Two or more races	72	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	27	2%
Other race	27	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.8%	62.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	50.1%	25.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	9.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 20.9%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	20.9%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	22.0%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$53,021

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.3%

$50k–$100k 25.3%

$100k–$150k 36.4%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k–$300k 3.2%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,100
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	47.1%
Renter occupied	52.9%
Vacant	42.8%
Single-family detached	63.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	30.2%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	21.4%
1960–1969	14.8%
1950–1959	14.7%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	15.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	48.2%
3 bedrooms	37.3%
4 bedrooms	6.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	31.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	44.1%
Propane / LP gas	50.5%
Fuel oil	2.0%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	264	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	33	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	71	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	169	31.5%
Households with children under 18	166	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	237	44.1%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	18.8%
Married	51.0%	50.9%
Separated	0.6%	3.4%
Widowed	0.4%	16.2%
Divorced	14.3%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 27.7%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.0%
Kindergarten	11	3.7%
Elementary school	123	40.9%
High school	79	26.2%
College / grad school	82	27.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.1%

Retail trade 19.4%

Professional & management 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Information 3.8%

Public administration 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Other services 2.5%

Construction 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	23.4%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.0%
Government	25.0%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.6%
Carpool	0.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 34.0%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 38.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.0%
Retirement income	24.6%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	44.0%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	22.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.4%
Visited dentist	55.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	136	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	23.9%
65 and over	19.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.0%
Public insurance	51.7%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,223	93.9%
Spanish	36	2.9%
Other Indo-European	15	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,211	92.9%
Born in same state	1,210	92.9%
Born in different state	1,060	81.4%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	92	7.1%
Not a US citizen	77	83.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	266	20.4%
French	65	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	33	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27897

What city is ZIP code 27897 in?

ZIP code 27897 is primarily assigned to Woodland, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27897 in?

ZIP code 27897 falls within Northampton County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27897 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 27897 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 27897 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 27897 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 27897 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 27897 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27897?

The median home value in ZIP code 27897 is $98,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 27897 in?

ZIP code 27897 observes the EST timezone.