ZIP Code 27946, NC
Living in 27946
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute20
Public Transit1
Affordability85
Public Safety99
Airports25
Hospitals42
Colleges26
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1kPopulation-506 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years37%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black25%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate46%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone15%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$5.6k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector60%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office25%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$134kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$345 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached89%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas24%
Crime
Violent Crime in 27946
United States45
North Carolina20
Virginia Beach Metro Area40
Gates County1
Property Crime in 27946
United States48
North Carolina30
Virginia Beach Metro Area58
Gates County1
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| 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 27946
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding49
Tornado35
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 27946, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 27946, NC
Victory Christian School
18 miles, SE
Chowan Multi-Purpose Juvenile School
19 miles, S
Tutor All School
20 miles, E
Ahoskie Christian School
22 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 27946, NC
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
22 miles, E
Elizabeth City State University
22 miles, E
Chowan University
28 miles, W
Sentara College of Health Sciences
35 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 27946, NC
Vidant Chowan Hospital
20 miles, S
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
21 miles, E
Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital
23 miles, W
Sentara Obici Hospital
28 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 27946, NC
Norfolk International Airport
43 miles, NE
Pitt-Greenville Airport
67 miles, SW
Richmond International Airport
88 miles, NW