The ZIP Code 27870 is associated with Roanoke Rapids, NC in Halifax County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 25,497. An estimated 22.2% of residents in the 27870 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 40.9 years. In this North Carolina region, an estimated 17.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $23,390. Approximately 22% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $37,003.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 27870 is $37,003, while the region's mean household income is $55,013. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,390. The per capita income in ZIP Code 27870 of $23,390 is approximately 24.02% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 22.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately133.68% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.7% of the population in 27870 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 15.5% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.5% of 27870 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.5% |
In ZIP Code 27870, 80.9% of the population graduated high school, while 17.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.3% in this Halifax County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 35.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.2% |
| Associate's degree | 10.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 27870 are older than average. The median age of 40.9 years in ZIP Code 27870 is approximately 7.35% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.7% of the population in 27870 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 27870 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.7% |
| 85 years and over | 1.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 27870, 98.8% is one race, while 1.2% are two or more races. Approximately 3.9% of 27870 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 27870 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (53.8%), followed by Black or African American (43.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53.8% |
| Black or African American | 43.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 0.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 27870 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 27870 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 27870, 95.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.8% 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 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 27870, an estimated 19.3% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.8% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Halifax County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 7.2% |
In 27870, 55.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.3 minutes. Approximately 25.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 27870 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.2% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.5% of 27870 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.0% |
| Construction | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 16.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.9% |
| Retail trade | 11.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.0% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.2% |
| Public administration | 7.2% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 27870 | 10.38¢/kWh | 8.68¢/kWh | 5.69¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 16¢/kWh | 10.63¢/kWh | 7.05¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 27870 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.19 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 5.06 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 5.01 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.75 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.84 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 5.79 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 5.66 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 5.72 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5.59 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 5.25 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 4.64 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 4.31 | 5.46 |