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ZIP code

27979

Sunbury, NC

STANDARD

27979 covers Sunbury in Gates County, with 1,060 people in the ACS estimate.

Map of 27979, Sunbury

ZIP code map

ACS population

1,060

Median household income

$54,293

Median home value

$181,400

About ZIP code 27979

Type

STANDARD

City

Sunbury

County

Gates County

Timezone

America/New_York

Area codes

252

Land area

70.7 sq mi

Water area

0.03 sq mi

Households

553

More enterprise fields

Timezone
America/New_York
Area Codes
252
World Region
NA
Country
US
Housing Count
678
Irs Estimated Households
650
Population Count
1,393
Irs Estimated Population
1,170

People in 27979

Race

  • White787
  • Black or African American529
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2
  • Asian3
  • Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander3
  • Other race15
  • Two or more races54

Hispanic or Latino (any race): 45

Age

  • Under 10130
  • 10 to 19166
  • 20 to 29152
  • 30 to 39118
  • 40 to 49144
  • 50 to 59255
  • 60 to 69207
  • 70 to 79140
  • 80 and older81

Income and housing in 27979

Poverty rate

6.8%

Median earnings

$25,250

Median household income

$54,293

Median home value

$181,400

Education

  • High school graduate91.5%
  • Bachelor's degree14.5%
  • Graduate degree5.3%

Places covering 27979

Cities and places

Counties

80.2% of this ZIP is outside city limits (a real overlap row, not missing data).

Population history for 27979

IRS populationACS population
2,0841,042020052023

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ZIP codes near 27979

  1. 27926Corapeake6.4 miPop 1,881 · Income $57,941
  2. 27946Hobbsville6.9 miPop 1,027 · Income $74,485
  3. 27938Gatesville8.8 miPop 1,863 · Income $49,757
  4. 27937Gates9.8 miPop 3,122 · Income $66,250
  5. 23438Suffolk11.2 miPop 1,620 · Income $91,667
  6. 27969Roduco11.8 miPop 177 · Income —
  7. 27919Belvidere13.0 miPop 797 · Income $59,070
  8. 27980Tyner13.2 miPop 1,719 · Income $73,316
  9. 27935Eure14.0 miPop 1,386 · Income $83,088
  10. 27942Harrellsville14.3 miPop 645 · Income $42,778
  11. 27976South Mills15.6 miPop 4,237 · Income $96,835
  12. 27985Winfall16.8 miPop 326 · Income $60,114

ZIP code 27979 FAQ

What city is ZIP code 27979 in?
27979 is in Sunbury, NC.
What county is 27979 in?
27979 is in Gates County.
What is the median household income in 27979?
The median household income in 27979 is $54,293.
Which ZIP codes are near 27979?
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