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Washington city, NC

ZIP 27889 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 27889

27889 has a population of 24,568 with a median age of 46.8 yrs (47.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
62.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Black
27.3%+120% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
10.4%-44% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.6%-20% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.6%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
23.7%+45% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.3%+19% vs US avg
x
High school
28.5%+9% vs US avg
x
Some college
37.1%+29% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.1%-37% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
50.3%+4% vs US avg
x
Never married
30.5%-10% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.0%+6% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.3%
x
Diversity Index
53/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
16.4%+43% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.1%+66% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.3%+56% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.0%+73% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
55.9%+863% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 27889

Poverty Rate
16.4%+43% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.3%+56% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.1%+66% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.0%+73% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.6%+57% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
17.0%+45% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
55.9%+863% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population24,568
Median age46.8
Poverty rate16.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White62.1%
Hispanic10.4%
Black27.3%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born23.1%