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Weldon, NC
Town in Halifax County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27890.
Population
1,642
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
563
ZIP codes
1
Weldon and its ZIP codes
Weldon at a glance
- Weldon is about 2.6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,350 a year, 33% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,500 (65% below North Carolina) and median rent is $921 a month.
Local data for Weldon, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Weldon, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,350
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$100,500
Median rent
$921/mo
Homeownership
52.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (66), German Americans (49), Nigerian Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Halifax County. PPP loans are for Weldon.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,427
15,111 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,594
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$386M
FY 2026, $7,937 per person
How people get to work
Weldon, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.5%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other22.4%
- Worked from home0.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Weldon, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
425
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
93
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Weldon, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.6%
U.S. 33.3% +14.3 pts
Diabetes
25.0%
U.S. 12.1% +12.9 pts
Smoking
23.0%
U.S. 12.8% +10.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.1%
U.S. 11.1% +4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Weldon
1 in or overlapping Weldon. Population shown
Cities near Weldon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South WeldonCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.4 |
| Roanoke RapidsCity | 2.8 mi | 9.9 |
| GarysburgTown | 3.1 mi | 0.9 |
| GastonTown | 5 mi | 1.7 |
| South RosemaryCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 6.1 |
| HalifaxTown | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| SeaboardTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| JacksonTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| LittletonTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| Gasburg, VACensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.7 |
| EnfieldTown | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| LaskerTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Emporia, VACity | 19 mi | 6.6 |
| Rich SquareTown | 21 mi | 3.1 |
| MilwaukeeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| ConwayTown | 21 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Weldon, NC in?
- Weldon is in Halifax County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Weldon, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Weldon include 27890.
- What is the population of Weldon, NC?
- About 1,642 people live in Weldon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Weldon?
- Nearby places include South Weldon (1 mi), Roanoke Rapids (2.8 mi), Garysburg (3.1 mi), Gaston (5 mi), South Rosemary (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023