ZIP Code 27867 in Potecasi, NC

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Potecasi, North Carolina
County:Northampton County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:38:57 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:252
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:36.3632, -77.2395
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27867 - Potecasi, NC

ZIP Code 27867, Potecasi

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationNorthampton County, NC
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points48 (1 homes, 5 businesses)
PO Boxes42
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 27897
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code contains only PO Boxes with no street delivery available
  • The post office maintains 42 boxes for local residents and businesses
  • Five businesses use this ZIP code for their mailing address
  • NC Highway 35 is the only street recorded in postal delivery records
  • This ZIP is classified as a small town hub with PO Box service for the surrounding area

Postal Infrastructure

This is a PO Box-only ZIP, meaning there's no alternative street delivery available. The postal facility serves 5 businesses alongside residential customers. With just one carrier route, mail service keeps this small community connected to the broader region.

Street Name Patterns

Highway Corridor

The single street record reflects a post office location along a state highway rather than a traditional town grid, typical of small rural communities in northeastern North Carolina.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 27867 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 44 people with an annual payroll of $1,081,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:46Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:5Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$250,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,081,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:44Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 27867 is located in Northampton County, North Carolina, within the Roanoke Rapids, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40260) and North Carolina's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 65,431 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 27867. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Roanoke Rapids, NCSource: Census
CBSA Number:40260Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:65,431Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5494.28 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


27868 | | 27866

Schools in ZIP Code 27867


We could not locate which school district 27867 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Conway Middle 400 East Main Street
Conway, NC 27820
District: Northampton County SchoolsNearby
Willis Hare Elementary 479 Willis Hare Road
Pendleton, NC 27862
District: Northampton County SchoolsNearby
Northampton Virtual Academy 701 N Church St
Jackson, NC 27845
District: Northampton County SchoolsNearby
Central Elementary 9742 Nc Hwy 305
Jackson, NC 27845
District: Northampton County SchoolsNearby
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory 320 Pleasant Hill Road
Gaston, NC 27832
District: UnknownNearby
Northeast Academy 210 Church St
Lasker, NC 27845
District: Private SchoolNearby
Severn Mennonite School 3893 Severn Rd
Margarettsville, NC 27853
District: Private SchoolNearby
Severn Mennonite School 228 New Hope Ln
Margarettsville, NC 27853
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 27867


Chowan University One University Place
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
Type: Post Secondary
Roanoke-Chowan Community College 109 Community College Rd
Ahoskie, NC 27910-9522
Type: Post Secondary
Halifax Community College 100 College Drive
Weldon, NC 27890
Type: Post Secondary
Paul D Camp Community College 100 N College Dr
Franklin, VA 23851
Type: Post Secondary
Martin Community College 1161 Kehukee Pk Rd
Williamston, NC 27892-9988
Type: Post Secondary
North Carolina Wesleyan College 3400 N Wesleyan Blvd
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov