Pasquotank County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 3 ZIP codes · 1 cities
3
ZIP codes
40,821
population (2021)
+0.4%
pop change since 2010
37139
FIPS code
Pasquotank County ZIP code map
About Pasquotank County
Pasquotank County is located in North Carolina and contains 3 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 40,821 as of 2021,
an increase of
0.4% from 40,661 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Pasquotank County is 37139.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 40,821 |
| 2010 population | 40,661 |
| Change | +0.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37139 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Pasquotank County
ZIP codes for Pasquotank County, NC (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27906 | Elizabeth City | Pasquotank | View map |
| 27907 | Elizabeth City | Pasquotank | View map |
| 27909 | Elizabeth City | Pasquotank | View map |
Demographics & statistics
40,490
Population
39.1
Median age
$61,499
Median household income
$31,797
Per capita income
$201,700
Median home value
$1,039
Median monthly rent
64.2%
Home ownership
11.6%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
11,942
Housing units
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,171
Under 5
1,189
1,268
5–9
1,287
1,215
10–14
1,233
1,282
15–19
1,301
1,329
20–24
1,349
2,856
25–34
2,899
2,521
35–44
2,560
2,182
45–54
2,216
1,256
55–59
1,275
1,452
60–64
1,474
2,102
65–74
2,134
992
75–84
1,008
466
85+
473
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,737 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 31,753 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 7,175 | 17.7% |
| Median age | 39.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.2%
Black or African American
34.6%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Asian
1.3%
Other race
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,907 | 55.2% |
| Black or African American | 14,363 | 34.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,995 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 984 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 544 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 513 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 140 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
5.2%
$15k–$25k
10.5%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
11.7%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
16.3%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 4.1% |
| Median income | $61,499 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.8%
$50k–$100k
9.6%
$100k–$150k
13.0%
$150k–$200k
17.0%
$200k–$300k
30.8%
$300k–$500k
15.5%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $201,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,039 |
| Owner occupied | 64.2% |
| Renter occupied | 35.8% |
| Vacant | 11.6% |
| Single-family detached | 68.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.4% |
| Mobile homes | 14.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.0% |
| 3 or more | 29.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.3% |
| Electricity | 78.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.3% |
| Fuel oil | 2.3% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,582 | 49.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 793 | 5.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,619 | 17.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,445 | 28.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,566 | 29.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,028 | 32.6% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.4% | 27.2% |
| Married | 51.2% | 47.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
7.1%
HS graduate
28.5%
Some college, no degree
25.3%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
17.2%
Graduate / professional
8.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 566 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 435 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 4,031 | 40.1% |
| High school | 1,814 | 18.1% |
| College / grad school | 3,203 | 31.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.1%
Manufacturing
11.2%
Retail trade
11.1%
Public administration
8.6%
Finance & real estate
8.4%
Construction
7.5%
Professional & management
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Other services
3.5%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.9% |
| Service | 17.3% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.8% |
| Production & transportation | 15.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.4% |
| Government | 23.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.0% |
| Carpool | 11.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.0% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.3 |
Poverty
All people
11.6%
Under 18 years
13.9%
18 and over
10.9%
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
20.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.6% |
| Retirement income | 25.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.7% |
| High cholesterol | 32.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 24.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| No physical activity | 25.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 19.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.0% |
| Visited dentist | 61.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 17.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,521 | 11.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.2% |
| Under 18 | 6.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 37.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.6% |
| Public insurance | 38.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,130 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 756 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 494 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 242 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,336 | 97.1% |
| Born in same state | 38,394 | 94.8% |
| Born in different state | 21,701 | 53.6% |
| Foreign born | 942 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,154 | 2.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 633 | 54.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,260 | 10.5% |
| French | 4,037 | 10% |
| Italian | 3,277 | 8.1% |
| English | 158 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 149 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 79 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 72 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 53 | 0.1% |
| German | 22 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.1% |
| Internet access | 92.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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