ZIP Code 27856, NC

Living in 27856

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 63
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 75
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 39
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Schools 8
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Residents

17k Population +1.1k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black36%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate36%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$8.7k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$138k Median Home Value +$5.8k (2010–19)
28% Built 2000 or Later
$600 Median Monthly Rent +$142 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home20%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity69%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas22%
Utility gas7%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 27856

United States45
North Carolina20
Rocky Mount Metro Area11
Nash County9

Property Crime in 27856

United States48
North Carolina30
Rocky Mount Metro Area12
Nash County7

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 4 1
Feb 42 3 1
Mar 50 4 0
Apr 58 3 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 77 5 0
Sep 70 5 0
Oct 60 3 0
Nov 51 3 0
Dec 42 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 27856

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding46
Tornado22
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 27856, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 27856, NC

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Rocky Mount Academy
9 miles, SE
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Faith Christian School
10 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 27856, NC

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Barton College
20 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 27856, NC

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Wilson Medical Center
20 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 27856, NC

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