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Bertie County, NC
8 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Bertie County, North Carolina.
Population
17,170
Land area
699sq mi
People per sq mi
25
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Bertie County
Bertie County at a glance
- Bertie County is 89% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,750, 33% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,500 (66% below North Carolina) and median rent is $839 a month.
- Its largest cities are Windsor (3,269), Aulander (689) and Lewiston Woodville (447).
Local data for Bertie County, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bertie County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,750
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$98,500
Prices -14.1% in a year
Median rent
$839/mo
Homeownership
72.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
46.6
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (594), Irish Americans (425), Mexican Americans (278).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,503
5,322 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,853
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$148M
FY 2026, $8,264 per person
PPP loans
$20.1M
438 loans, 2,985 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$50.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Bertie County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.1%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bertie County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
243
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
95
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
53.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bertie County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
19.3%
U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Bertie County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Bertie County, NC?
- Windsor is the largest city or town in Bertie County, with about 3,269 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Bertie County?
- Bertie County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 27805, 27847, 27849, 27872, 27924.
- What is the population of Bertie County, NC?
- About 17,170 people live in Bertie County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Bertie County?
- Bertie County borders Halifax County, Martin County, Hertford County, Northampton County, Washington County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023