ZIP Code 27976 - South Mills North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 27976 is located in South Mills North Carolina. Portions of 27976 are also in South Mills Township and Courthouse Township. 27976 is entirely within Camden County. Regionally, 27976 is located in the Eastern Carolina Region.
ZIP Code 27976 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | South Mills |
| Primary County | Camden County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 4,330 |
| Area Code(s) | 252 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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27976 Demographics
27976 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 27976 is White. The current unemployment level in 27976 is 3.5%.
| Population | 4,330 |
| Population Growth Rate | 27.06% |
| Population Density | 38 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,199 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $80,790 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $374,260 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 79.48% |
27976 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,738 | 79.48% |
| Black | 644 | 13.69% |
| Hispanic | 285 | 6.06% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27976 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 162 | 8.3% |
| Bachelor Degree | 433 | 22.18% |
| High School Diploma | 511 | 26.18% |
| No High School Diploma | 14 | 0.72% |
| GED or Alternate | 131 | 6.71% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 474 | 24.28% |
| Associates Degree | 176 | 9.02% |
| Masters Degree | 38 | 1.95% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 13 | 0.67% |
27976 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.48236084, -76.34320831 |
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| Region | Eastern Carolina Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 115 Square Miles |
27976 Schools
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27976 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 63b - Chesapeake-Pamlico Lowlands and Tidal Marshes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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