ZIP Code 27979, NC
Living in 27979
Bikeability
3
Walkability
14
Commute
10
Public Transit
4
Affordability
76
Public Safety
100
Airports
27
Hospitals
40
Colleges
26
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
13
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.5k
Population
-186 (2010–19)
49 y
Median Age
+11 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
71%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black35%
Caucasian64%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate27%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone29%
Economy
$44k
Median Household Income
-$9.3k (2010–19)
95%
Above Poverty
+12% (2010–19)
40 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K46%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government21%
Private sector63%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office5%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Housing
$147k
Median Home Value
+$47k (2010–19)
20%
Built 2000 or Later
$569
Median Monthly Rent
-$98 (2010–19)
64%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached89%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K39%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas27%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 27979
United States45
North Carolina20
Virginia Beach Metro Area40
Gates County1
Property Crime in 27979
United States48
North Carolina30
Virginia Beach Metro Area58
Gates County1
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 27979
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding49
Tornado35
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 27979, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 27979, NC
Suffolk Christian Academy
18 miles, N
Victory Christian School
19 miles, SE
Tutor All School
20 miles, SE
Hickory Ridge Academy
22 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 27979, NC
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
21 miles, SE
Elizabeth City State University
22 miles, SE
Sentara College of Health Sciences
29 miles, NE
Chowan University
30 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 27979, NC
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
21 miles, SE
Sentara Obici Hospital
23 miles, N
Vidant Chowan Hospital
25 miles, S
Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital
26 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 27979, NC
Norfolk International Airport
37 miles, NE
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
48 miles, N
Pitt-Greenville Airport
72 miles, SW
Richmond International Airport
85 miles, NW