ZIP Code 27938, NC
Living in 27938
Bikeability
3
Walkability
14
Commute
25
Public Transit
4
Affordability
81
Public Safety
100
Airports
26
Hospitals
42
Colleges
27
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
21
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.2k
Population
-446 (2010–19)
50 y
Median Age
+8 (2010–19)
11%
College-Educated
-2% (2010–19)
58%
Family Households
-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black50%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate44%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$49k
Median Household Income
+$15k (2010–19)
95%
Above Poverty
+13% (2010–19)
34 mi
Average Commute
95%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K32%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector61%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation38%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office14%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$125k
Median Home Value
+$30k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$525
Median Monthly Rent
+$130 (2010–19)
58%
Owner-Occupied
-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home37%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198931%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas35%
Utility gas7%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 27938
United States45
North Carolina20
Virginia Beach Metro Area40
Gates County1
Property Crime in 27938
United States48
North Carolina30
Virginia Beach Metro Area58
Gates County1
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 40 | 4 | 2 |
Feb | 43 | 3 | 1 |
Mar | 49 | 4 | 0 |
Apr | 58 | 3 | 0 |
May | 66 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 77 | 5 | 0 |
Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 61 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 52 | 3 | 0 |
Dec | 43 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 27938
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding37
Tornado26
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 27938, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 27938, NC
Ahoskie Christian School
16 miles, SW
Ridgecroft School
16 miles, W
Chowan Multi-Purpose Juvenile School
22 miles, S
Suffolk Christian Academy
22 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 27938, NC
Chowan University
22 miles, W
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
28 miles, E
Elizabeth City State University
29 miles, E
Sentara College of Health Sciences
38 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 27938, NC
Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital
17 miles, SW
Vidant Chowan Hospital
22 miles, S
Southampton Memorial Hospital
24 miles, NW
Sentara Obici Hospital
28 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 27938, NC
Norfolk International Airport
45 miles, NE
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
53 miles, N
Pitt-Greenville Airport
64 miles, SW
Richmond International Airport
84 miles, NW