What to know about ZIP 27906
ZIP code 27906 covers ZIP 27906 with a population of about 2,571.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 33.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the NORFOLK - PORTSMTH - NEWPT NWS media market.
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ZIP Code 27906 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
2,571
Density
N/A
Median income
$27,447
-63% vs US avg
Home value
$163,500
-53% vs US avg
Median rent
$608
-48% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 27906
Income and economy in ZIP 27906
Median household income in ZIP 27906 is about $27,447 — about 63% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 33.5%; unemployment rate near 8.8%; 18.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 15.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Finance and insurance, and Public administration; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 27906
Median home value is about $163,500 — about 53% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $608 (about 48% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 16.5% (about 48.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 27906, a household would need roughly $45,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,050. That is about 64% above the local median household income ($27,447), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.