27808 ZIP Code — Bath, NC

Beaufort County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27808 is located in Bath, North Carolina, within Beaufort County. It covers approximately 45.99 square miles and serves a population of 2,208 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27808

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $327,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $95,568. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 27808 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,208

population

45.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27808 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27808

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27808. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bath	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27865 Pinetown (9.2 mi) 27810 Belhaven (9.6 mi) 27821 Edward (10.5 mi) 27860 Pantego (10.6 mi) 27814 Blounts Creek (11.2 mi) 27806 Aurora (11.5 mi) 27889 Washington (16.3 mi) 27875 Scranton (17.8 mi) 27817 Chocowinity (17.9 mi) 28527 Ernul (19.3 mi) 28537 Hobucken (19.7 mi) 28515 Bayboro (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,208
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	45.99 sq mi
Water area	19.21 sq mi
Latitude	35.4733
Longitude	-76.7600
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	252

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.0%	51.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	16.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	6.1%	2.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,208

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$95,568

Median household income

$47,006

Per capita income

$327,400

Median home value

$1,103

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

0.1%

Unemployment

1,328

Housing units

28.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

133

25–34

141

158

35–44

166

105

45–54

110

55–59

110

60–64

117

193

65–74

204

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	396	17.9%
18 and over	1,812	82.1%
65 and over	617	27.9%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 2.1%

Two or more races 2%

Black or African American 1.5%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,073	91.9%
Hispanic or Latino	48	2.1%
Other race	48	2.1%
Two or more races	44	2%
Black or African American	33	1.5%
Asian	10	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.0%	51.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	16.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	6.1%	2.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 11.1%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	11.1%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	15.4%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$95,568

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$50k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 22.0%

$300k–$500k 34.4%

$500k–$1M 18.9%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$327,400
Median rent / month	$1,103
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	31.8%
Single-family detached	86.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	5.6%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	19.3%
1940–1949	13.8%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	15.6%
3 bedrooms	57.7%
4 bedrooms	24.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	44.4%
3 or more	31.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	49.3%
Propane / LP gas	45.4%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	1.6%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	523	52.4%
Cohabiting couple	102	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	124	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	250	25.0%
Households with children under 18	177	17.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	461	46.1%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.2%	28.2%
Married	61.0%	55.2%
Separated	0.0%	1.5%
Widowed	6.3%	12.5%
Divorced	14.5%	2.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.0%

HS graduate 29.2%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 21.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 11.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	28.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	4.9%
Kindergarten	7	2.2%
Elementary school	194	59.9%
High school	97	29.9%
College / grad school	10	3.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 18.2%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Retail trade 13.4%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Finance & real estate 12.2%

Professional & management 8.9%

Public administration 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Other services 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.1%
Service	7.4%
Sales & office	33.9%
Natural resources & construction	19.6%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.9%
Retirement income	36.0%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	182	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.0%
65 and over	25.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.8%
Public insurance	33.3%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,101	95.2%
Spanish	42	2.0%
Other Indo-European	38	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,174	98.5%
Born in same state	2,174	98.5%
Born in different state	1,533	69.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	34	1.5%
Not a US citizen	33	97.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	418	18.9%
Arab	324	14.7%
Italian	89	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	15	0.7%
English	11	0.5%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	93.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27808

What city is ZIP code 27808 in?

ZIP code 27808 is primarily assigned to Bath, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27808 in?

ZIP code 27808 falls within Beaufort County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27808 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 27808 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 27808 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 27808 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 27808 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 27808 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27808 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 27808 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 27808 in?

ZIP code 27808 observes the EST timezone.