The ZIP Code 27850 is associated with Littleton, NC in Halifax County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 7,410. An estimated 36.5% of residents in the 27850 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 54.8 years. In this North Carolina region, an estimated 22.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $30,337. Approximately 12% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $44,929.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 27850 is $44,929, while the region's mean household income is $66,565. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,337. The per capita income in ZIP Code 27850 of $30,337 is approximately 1.45% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 12.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately26.32% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.4% of the population in 27850 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.1% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 4.8% of 27850 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.8% |
In ZIP Code 27850, 86.9% of the population graduated high school, while 22.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.9% in this Halifax County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 32.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.4% |
| Associate's degree | 9.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 27850 are older than average. The median age of 54.8 years in ZIP Code 27850 is approximately 43.83% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 36.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.9% of the population in 27850 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.7% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.2% of 27850 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 17.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.3% |
| 85 years and over | 3.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 27850, 97.6% is one race, while 2.4% are two or more races. Approximately 2.4% of 27850 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 27850 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (65.2%), followed by Black or African American (34.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Black or African American | 34.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Some other race | 0.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 27850 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 27850 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 27850, 97.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Halifax County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.3% |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 27850, an estimated 26.7% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 21.1% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 2.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Halifax County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 21.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 26.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 4.9% |
In 27850, 46.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.8 minutes. Approximately 23.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 27850 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.1% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.8% of 27850 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.7% |
| Construction | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 12.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.4% |
| Retail trade | 12.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.7% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.2% |
| Public administration | 5.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 27850 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.21 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 26.46% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.94% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 27850 | 10.38¢/kWh | 8.68¢/kWh | 5.69¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢/kWh | 10.19¢/kWh | 8.01¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.45¢/kWh | 13.64¢/kWh | 9.29¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 27850 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.62 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.06 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.09 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.58 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.62 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.75 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.6 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.69 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.45 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.14 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.83 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.11 | 1.78 | 5.46 |