ZIP Code 27970, NC
Living in 27970
Bikeability2
Walkability9
Commute40
Public Transit3
Affordability62
Public Safety67
Airports12
Hospitals49
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools7
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.4kPopulation-718 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black53%
Caucasian39%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate34%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone43%
Economy
$29kMedian Household Income-$4.7k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector62%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office34%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$75kMedian Home Value-$23k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$328Median Monthly Rent-$29 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home23%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas32%
Utility gas4%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in 27970
United States45
North Carolina20
Washington County37
Property Crime in 27970
United States48
North Carolina30
Washington County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump40%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 27970
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding30
Tornado28
Coastal Flooding5
Hurricane Force Winds6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 27970, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 27970, NC
Lawrence Academy
13 miles, NW
Hope Mennonite School
15 miles, S
Terra Ceia Christian School
18 miles, S
Chowan Multi-Purpose Juvenile School
18 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 27970, NC
Elizabeth City State University
39 miles, NE
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
40 miles, NE
East Carolina University
43 miles, W
Chowan University
48 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 27970, NC
Washington County Hosp Inc
6 miles, W
Vidant Chowan Hospital
16 miles, N
Vidant Bertie Hospital
19 miles, NW
Martin General Hospital
24 miles, W
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 27970, NC
Pitt-Greenville Airport
44 miles, W
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
57 miles, SW
Norfolk International Airport
77 miles, N
Albert J Ellis Airport
88 miles, SW