ZIP Code 27887 in Tillery, NC

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Tillery, North Carolina
County:Halifax County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:39:33 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:252
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:36.2514, -77.4856
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27887 - Tillery, NC

ZIP Code 27887, Tillery

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationHalifax County, NC
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points42 (1 homes, 13 businesses)
PO Boxes28
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 27839
Key Facts
  • Tillery is a PO Box-only ZIP code, meaning residents don't have street delivery as an option
  • The post office serves 28 PO Boxes and 13 businesses in this small Halifax County community
  • Only one street appears in the ZIP+4 database: NC Highway 481
  • This is classified as a small town hub providing PO Box service for the surrounding rural area
  • The facility includes one named building listed in postal records: the Postmaster location
  • Street delivery is minimal, with just one carrier route covering the area

Postal Service Pattern

The community's postal service reflects a pattern common in rural North Carolina, where scattered populations make traditional carrier routes impractical. With just one street recorded in the ZIP+4 database, Tillery functions as a postal hub for families and small businesses that prefer the reliability of post office box pickup over less frequent rural delivery.

Street Name Patterns

Highway Corridor

The single street in postal records is NC Highway 481, which serves as the main route through this rural community. The minimal street infrastructure reflects Tillery's character as a small postal hub rather than a traditional town with extensive residential streets.

Nearby Areas

Taylor Estates Bellamy Mills Bloomer Hill

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 27887 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,120Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 27887 is located in Halifax 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 27887. 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


27888 | | 27886

Schools in ZIP Code 27887


We could not locate which school district 27887 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.

Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ 16683 Hwy 125
Halifax, NC 27839
District: Halifax County SchoolsNearby
Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Acad 901 Junior High School Road
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
District: Halifax County SchoolsNearby
Weldon Middle 4489 Highway 301
Halifax, NC 27839
District: Weldon City SchoolsNearby
Enfield Middle S.t.e.a.m. Academy 13723 Hwy 481
Enfield, NC 27823
District: Halifax County SchoolsNearby
Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy 13587 Hwy 481
Enfield, NC 27823
District: Halifax County SchoolsNearby
Northeast Academy 210 Church St
Lasker, NC 27845
District: Private SchoolNearby
Halifax Academy 1400 Three Bridges Rd
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
District: Private SchoolNearby
Hobgood Academy 201 S Beech St
Hobgood, NC 27843
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 27887


Halifax Community College 100 College Drive
Weldon, NC 27890
Type: Post Secondary
North Carolina Wesleyan College 3400 N Wesleyan Blvd
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Type: Post Secondary
Chowan University One University Place
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
Type: Post Secondary
Edgecombe Community College 2009 W Wilson St
Tarboro, NC 27886
Type: Post Secondary
Roanoke-Chowan Community College 109 Community College Rd
Ahoskie, NC 27910-9522
Type: Post Secondary
Nash Community College 522 N. Old Carriage Road
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 February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], 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: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov