Beaufort County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
44,468
population (2021)
-6.9%
pop change since 2010
37013
FIPS code
Beaufort County ZIP code map
About Beaufort County
Beaufort County is located in North Carolina and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 44,468 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.9% from 47,759 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Beaufort County is 37013.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 44,468 |
| 2010 population | 47,759 |
| Change | -6.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37013 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Beaufort County
ZIP codes for Beaufort County, NC (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27806 | Aurora | Beaufort | View map |
| 27808 | Bath | Beaufort | View map |
| 27810 | Belhaven | Beaufort | View map |
| 27814 | Blounts Creek | Beaufort | View map |
| 27817 | Chocowinity | Beaufort | View map |
| 27821 | Edward | Beaufort | View map |
| 27860 | Pantego | Beaufort | View map |
| 27865 | Pinetown | Beaufort | View map |
| 27889 | Washington | Beaufort | View map |
Demographics & statistics
45,507
Population
47.3
Median age
$56,024
Median household income
$32,745
Per capita income
$146,122
Median home value
$852
Median monthly rent
82.8%
Home ownership
13.1%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
19,150
Housing units
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,265
Under 5
921
1,318
5–9
961
1,542
10–14
1,123
1,367
15–19
996
1,417
20–24
1,033
2,645
25–34
1,927
2,792
35–44
2,034
3,258
45–54
2,373
1,933
55–59
1,408
2,238
60–64
1,630
3,973
65–74
2,895
1,957
75–84
1,425
623
85+
453
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,763 | 20.8% |
| 18 and over | 36,744 | 79.2% |
| 65 and over | 11,326 | 22.1% |
| Median age | 47.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.8%
Black or African American
23.3%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
Other race
2%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,535 | 66.8% |
| Black or African American | 10,973 | 23.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,886 | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,684 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 935 | 2% |
| Asian | 109 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 69 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
7.2%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
13.1%
$50k–$75k
16.5%
$75k–$100k
14.0%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
3.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 3.5% |
| Median income | $56,024 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.5%
$50k–$100k
23.3%
$100k–$150k
11.2%
$150k–$200k
11.7%
$200k–$300k
15.4%
$300k–$500k
12.3%
$500k–$1M
5.9%
$1M+
4.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $146,122 |
| Median rent / month | $852 |
| Owner occupied | 82.8% |
| Renter occupied | 17.2% |
| Vacant | 33.8% |
| Single-family detached | 62.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 32.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 58.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.9% |
| 3 or more | 36.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.8% |
| Electricity | 56.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 32.6% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 4.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,294 | 49.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,071 | 5.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,146 | 21.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,916 | 23.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,521 | 23.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,802 | 38.3% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.6% | 20.8% |
| Married | 53.3% | 57.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 11.4% |
| Divorced | 18.0% | 9.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
39.2%
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Associate's degree
11.5%
Bachelor's degree
9.6%
Graduate / professional
6.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 314 | 1.9% |
| Kindergarten | 167 | 1.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,976 | 60.7% |
| High school | 2,109 | 23.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,352 | 12.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.5%
Agriculture & mining
12.8%
Manufacturing
10.9%
Construction
9.1%
Retail trade
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Professional & management
6.0%
Other services
5.5%
Public administration
3.7%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.6% |
| Service | 13.5% |
| Sales & office | 18.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 20.9% |
| Production & transportation | 17.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.4% |
| Government | 13.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.7% |
| Carpool | 5.3% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.8 |
Poverty
All people
13.1%
Under 18 years
17.5%
18 and over
12.2%
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
26.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.1% |
| Retirement income | 29.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.7% |
| High cholesterol | 37.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 30.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.2% |
| No physical activity | 25.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 12.4% |
| No health insurance | 17.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.5% |
| Visited dentist | 61.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.4% |
| Teeth loss | 16.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,251 | 11.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 33.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.3% |
| Public insurance | 42.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 43,321 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 1,077 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 850 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 128 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 99 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 44,035 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 43,738 | 97.6% |
| Born in different state | 32,700 | 73.2% |
| Foreign born | 297 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,472 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 533 | 37.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,264 | 13.8% |
| Italian | 3,351 | 7.4% |
| Arab | 3,097 | 6.8% |
| English | 280 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 211 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 72 | 0.2% |
| German | 55 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 35 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 32 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.3% |
| Internet access | 88.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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