ZIP Code 27869 - Rich Square North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 27869 is located in Rich Square North Carolina. Portions of 27869 are also in Woodland and Rich Square Township and Roanoke Township (Northampton County). 27869 is entirely within Northampton County. Regionally, 27869 is located in the Eastern Carolina Region.
ZIP Code 27869 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Rich Square |
| Primary County | Northampton County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,774 |
| Area Code(s) | 252 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 27869 Map
27869 Demographics
27869 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 27869 is African American. The current unemployment level in 27869 is 3.5%.
| Population | 1,774 |
| Population Growth Rate | -12.57% |
| Population Density | 21 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 823 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $36,891 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $165,980 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 75.74% |
27869 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 375 | 22.19% |
| Black | 1,280 | 75.74% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27869 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 61 | 5.4% |
| Bachelor Degree | 49 | 4.34% |
| High School Diploma | 498 | 44.07% |
| No High School Diploma | 1 | 0.09% |
| GED or Alternate | 101 | 8.94% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 254 | 22.48% |
| Associates Degree | 120 | 10.62% |
| Masters Degree | 13 | 1.15% |
| Professional Degree | 3 | 0.27% |
| Doctorate Degree | 30 | 2.65% |
27869 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.26808929, -77.31980133 |
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| Region | Eastern Carolina Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Roanoke Rapids, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 86 Square Miles |
27869 Schools
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27869 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 63e - Mid-Atlantic Flatwoods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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