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ZIP code 27909: Elizabeth City, NC

27909 is a ZIP code in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, mainly in Pasquotank County, part of the Elizabeth City, NC micro area. About 40,869 people live here.

Population
40,869
Median household income
$66,732
Typical home value
$264,700+1.2% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,170gross, per month
Median age
39.7
Homeowners
67.5%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 27909 details

CityElizabeth City
StateNorth Carolina
CountyPasquotank County (also partly Camden County)
Metro areaElizabeth City, NC
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area226.9 sq mi, plus 26.6 sq mi of water
Population density180 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher27.6% of adults 25+
Average commute28 minutes
Center coordinates36.28860, -76.26873

Median rent in 27909 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$581/mo
1 bedroom$688/mo
2 bedrooms$978/mo
3 bedrooms$1,325/mo
4 bedrooms$1,551/mo
5+ bedrooms$1,682/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 27909

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
27907Elizabeth City, NC0.8 mi—
27906Elizabeth City, NC3.1 mi—
27921Camden, NC7.3 mi5,063
27944Hertford, NC10.6 mi11,358
27985Winfall, NC12.4 mi317
27930Hertford, NC12.9 mi—
27973Shawboro, NC13.2 mi1,117
27919Belvidere, NC13.2 mi936

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 27909?

A typical home in ZIP code 27909 is worth about $264,700 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $66,732 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with North Carolina average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $264,700 homeWhat can a $66,732 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 27909

What city is ZIP code 27909?

ZIP code 27909 is in Elizabeth City, NC, in Pasquotank County.

What county is ZIP code 27909 in?

27909 is mainly in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, and partly in Camden County.

What is the population of ZIP code 27909?

About 40,869 people live in ZIP code 27909, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 27909 in?

27909 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Elizabeth City have?

Elizabeth City, NC also uses 27906 and 27907.