ZIP code 27979

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 27979 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Sunbury, NC. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 27979 ZIP code area.

27979 is the zip code for

Sunbury, NC

Total population
1,719
Housing units
769
Land area
(sq. miles)
72.10
Density
(people per sq. mile)
23.84
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.35

Demographic data for zip code 27979

Gender:

Male
840
Female
879
Median age
Male
44.20
Female
44.90
Gender

Households:

Total households
704
Family households
512
Nonfamily households
192
Average household size
2.44
Average family size
2.88
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
769
Occupied housing units
704
Owner-occupied
567
Renter-occupied
137
Vacant housing units
65
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
77
5 to 9 years
102
10 to 14 years
122
15 to 19 years
106
20 to 24 years
90
25 to 34 years
156
35 to 44 years
218
45 to 54 years
296
55 to 59 years
117
60 to 64 years
108
65 to 74 years
198
75 to 84 years
102
85 years and over
27
Median age
44.50
Age

Race:

White
996
Hispanic or Latino
28
Black or African American
666
Asian
4
American Indian & Alaska Native
3
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
0
Other (One Race)
1
Two or More Races
21
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 27979

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
1,209
Civilian labor force
778
Employed
767
Unemployed
11
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
431
Percent Unemployed
1.4%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
755
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
667
Carpooled
79
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
0
Walked
0
Other means
0
Worked at home
9
Mean travel time
38.2 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
767
Management / business / science / arts
261
Service
45
Sales / office
109
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
227
Production / transportation / material moving
125
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
767
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
28
Construction
172
Manufacturing
125
Wholesale trade
6
Retail trade
23
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
52
Information
0
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
34
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
0
Educational services / health care / social assistance
230
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
13
Public administration
69
Other services
15
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
767
Private wage & salary workers
428
Government workers
275
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
64
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
568
Less than $10,000
10
$10,000 to $14,999
13
$15,000 to $24,999
118
$25,000 to $34,999
34
$35,000 to $49,999
76
$50,000 to $74,999
107
$75,000 to $99,999
120
$100,000 to $149,999
68
$150,000 to $199,999
0
$200,000 or more
22
Median household income
$53,092
Mean household income
$67,199
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
16.5%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 27979

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
T S Cooper Elementary
237 Nc 32 South
(252) 465-40913271150.0

Hospitals and Medical Centers around 27979

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Albemarle Hospital
1144 North Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-0531150
Bertie Memorial Hospital
401 Sterlingworth Street
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-314115
Chowan Hospital
211 Virginia Road
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 482-8451111
Roanoke-Chowan Hospital
500 South Academy Street
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 209-3000118
Washington County Hospital958 U S Highway 64 East
Plymouth, NC 27962
(252) 793-413549

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