The ZIP Code 27839 is associated with Halifax, NC in Halifax County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 3,479. An estimated 28.9% of residents in the 27839 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 45.6 years. In this North Carolina region, an estimated 9.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $16,013. An estimated 10% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $31,439.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 27839 is $31,439, while the region's mean household income is $44,145. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $16,013. The per capita income in ZIP Code 27839 of $16,013 is approximately 47.98% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 10.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately5.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.5% of the population in 27839 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 17.5% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 27839 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 19.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 17.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 5.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.9% |
In ZIP Code 27839, 78.2% of the population graduated high school, while 9.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 11.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 37.7% in this Halifax County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 11.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 37.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.1% |
| Associate's degree | 9.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 27839 are older than average. The median age of 45.6 years in ZIP Code 27839 is approximately 19.69% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 86.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 28.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.2% of the population in 27839 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 13.4% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 27839 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 16.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 9.3% |
| 85 years and over | 3.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 27839, 96.8% is one race, while 3.2% are two or more races. Approximately 2.0% of 27839 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 27839 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (62.2%), followed by White (37.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 37.1% |
| Black or African American | 62.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.3% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.5% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 27839 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 83.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 27839 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 83.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 27839, 96.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 | 96.8% |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 27839, an estimated 17.4% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 14.1% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Halifax County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 14.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 13.7% |
In 27839, 33.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.8 minutes. Approximately 19.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 27839 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 18.5% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 27839 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.8% |
| Construction | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 19.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 14.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.2% |
| Information | 0.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.1% |
| Public administration | 11.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 27839 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.18 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25.73% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.4% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 27839 | 10.38¢/kWh | 8.68¢/kWh | 5.69¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 14.19¢/kWh | 10.39¢/kWh | 7.85¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 27839 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.23 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.11 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.64 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.66 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.81 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.68 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.53 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.38 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.09 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.82 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.21 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 27839, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 27839 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Halifax County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 24 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 3 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Vehicle loan or lease | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 15 |
| Improper use of your report | 10 |
| Problem getting a card or closing an account | 1 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 1 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 1 |
| Other | 1 |