ZIP code 27970
Where is ZIP code 27970?
Roper, North Carolina
Washington County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 27970 belongs to Roper, North Carolina in Washington County. 27970 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 2,439 people live in the 27970 area, where the median household income is $37,578. The closest ZIP codes are 27928 (Creswell, 9.3 mi east), 27962 (Plymouth, 9.7 mi west) and 27932 (Edenton, 13.4 mi north).
| ZIP code | 27970 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Roper |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Washington County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 252 |
| Coordinates | 35.8994, -76.5809 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 279 |
Population and income in 27970
| Population | 2,439 · lower than 66% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 20 · lower than 94% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 59.1 years · higher than 94% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $37,578 · lower than 95% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,944 |
| Below the poverty line | 28% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $132,200 · lower than 85% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,049 a month |
| Housing units | 1,872 |
| Households | 1,353 (1.79 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 119.3 sq mi (plus 6.92 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27970. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27970
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27928 | Creswell, NC | 9.3 mi E | Standard |
| 27962 | Plymouth, NC | 9.7 mi W | Standard |
| 27932 | Edenton, NC | 13.4 mi N | Standard |
| 27957 | Merry Hill, NC | 17 mi NW | Standard |
| 27925 | Columbia, NC | 19.4 mi E | Standard |
| 27846 | Jamesville, NC | 19.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 27860 | Pantego, NC | 20.4 mi S | Standard |
| 27930 | Hertford, NC | 21.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27983 | Windsor, NC | 21.3 mi W | Standard |
| 27944 | Hertford, NC | 21.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 27985 | Winfall, NC | 23 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27980 | Tyner, NC | 24.2 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27970 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27970
123 MAIN ST
ROPER NC 27970
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27970-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27970?
- 27970 is a Roper, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27970 in?
- ZIP code 27970 is in Washington County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27970 in?
- 27970 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27970?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27970 use area code 252.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27970?
- About 2,439 people live in ZIP code 27970, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27970?
- The median household income in 27970 is $37,578 a year, lower than 95% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 27970?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27970 are 27928 (Creswell, 9.3 miles), 27962 (Plymouth, 9.7 miles), 27932 (Edenton, 13.4 miles) and 27957 (Merry Hill, 17 miles).