| Official Zip Code Name | Rocky Mount |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Edgecombe |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Current Population: | 21740 |
| Racial Majority: | African American 71.37% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Black 75% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 7.8% |
| Median Household Income | $34141 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $31940 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 20 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 49 - 115 ft. |
| Area | 81 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.91325000, -77.73397500 |
The current unemployment level in 27801 is 7.8% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 8.5% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 3.9% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 27801 decreased to 21740 from 22292 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 27801 is African American while the majority ethnicity attending 27801 public schools is Black. 90% of students in 27801 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5717 | 26.11% | 5463 | +5% |
| Black Or African American | 15624 | 71.37% | 15610 | +0% |
| Hispanic | 179 | 0.82% | 334 | -46% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 1 | 0% | 73 | -99% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.18% | 18 | +117% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 4 | -100% |
| Other Race | 19 | 0.21% | 19 | +147% |
| Two Or More Races | 219 | 1.3% | 219 | +30% |
| White | 20.9% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 75% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21740 | 22292 |
| Male Population | 45.30% | |
| Female Population | 54.70% | |
| Total Households | 8294 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 90% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $34141 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 69.60% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 24.10% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 6.30% |
| 27801 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 13 | Ted Budd | Republican |
| North Carolina District 1 | G. K. Butterfield | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 27801 North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 23 | Shelly Willingham | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| 27804 - Rocky Mount |
| 27809 - Battleboro |
| 27803 - Rocky Mount |
| 27864 - Pinetops |
| 27886 - Tarboro |
| 27822 - Elm City |
| Rocky Mount, NC |
| Sharpsburg, NC |
Zip Code 27801 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 30 | 32 | 39 | 46 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 67 | 61 | 48 | 40 | 33 | 49 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 51 | 54 | 63 | 72 | 79 | 86 | 90 | 88 | 82 | 73 | 64 | 55 | 71 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.18 | 3.45 | 4.33 | 3.14 | 3.93 | 3.94 | 4.68 | 4.49 | 4.79 | 3.1 | 2.86 | 3.17 | 46.07 |
| Downtown Rocky Mount |