ZIP code 27869
Where is ZIP code 27869?
Rich Square, North Carolina
Northampton County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 27869 belongs to Rich Square, North Carolina in Northampton County. 27869 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 252. About 1,834 people live in the 27869 area, where the median household income is $43,301. The closest ZIP codes are 27897 (Woodland, 5.8 mi northeast), 27872 (Roxobel, 6 mi south) and 27867 (Potecasi, 6.8 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 27869 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Rich Square |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Northampton County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 252 |
| Coordinates | 36.2773, -77.2969 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 278 |
Population and income in 27869
| Population | 1,834 · lower than 73% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 22 · lower than 93% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 59.1 years · higher than 94% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $43,301 · lower than 91% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,293 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 10% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $115,200 · lower than 89% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $540 a month |
| Housing units | 990 |
| Households | 835 (2.06 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 82.12 sq mi (plus 0.72 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27869. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27869
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27897 | Woodland, NC | 5.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 27872 | Roxobel, NC | 6 mi S | Standard |
| 27867 | Potecasi, NC | 6.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 27847 | Kelford, NC | 8.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 27820 | Conway, NC | 10 mi N | Standard |
| 27845 | Jackson, NC | 10.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 27887 | Tillery, NC | 11.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 27874 | Scotland Neck, NC | 12.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 27805 | Aulander, NC | 13.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 27839 | Halifax, NC | 14.8 mi W | Standard |
| 27855 | Murfreesboro, NC | 15.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 27849 | Lewiston Woodville, NC | 15.3 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27869 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27869
123 MAIN ST
RICH SQUARE NC 27869
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27869-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27869?
- 27869 is a Rich Square, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27869 in?
- ZIP code 27869 is in Northampton County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27869 in?
- 27869 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27869?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27869 use area code 252.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27869?
- About 1,834 people live in ZIP code 27869, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27869?
- The median household income in 27869 is $43,301 a year, lower than 91% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 27869?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27869 are 27897 (Woodland, 5.8 miles), 27872 (Roxobel, 6 miles), 27867 (Potecasi, 6.8 miles) and 27847 (Kelford, 8.6 miles).