27810 ZIP Code — Belhaven, NC

Beaufort County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27810 is located in Belhaven, North Carolina, within Beaufort County. It covers approximately 202.47 square miles and serves a population of 3,736 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27810

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $169,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $41,184. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 27810 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,736

population

202.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27810 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27810

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27810. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Belhaven	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27875 Scranton (8.2 mi) 27808 Bath (9.6 mi) 27860 Pantego (10.2 mi) 27865 Pinetown (13.5 mi) 27806 Aurora (17.4 mi) 28537 Hobucken (18.3 mi) 27821 Edward (18.9 mi) 27885 Swanquarter (19.7 mi) 27826 Fairfield (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,736
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	202.47 sq mi
Water area	52.71 sq mi
Latitude	35.5135
Longitude	-76.5965
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	55.7%	51.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	16.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,736

Population

People per sq mi

53.6

Median age

$41,184

Median household income

$27,210

Per capita income

$169,400

Median home value

$976

Median monthly rent

73.6%

Home ownership

21.8%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

2,158

Housing units

22.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

119

5–9

129

10–14

15–19

20–24

102

158

25–34

171

125

35–44

136

204

45–54

221

248

55–59

267

102

60–64

110

314

65–74

340

177

75–84

192

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	615	16.5%
18 and over	3,121	83.5%
65 and over	1,086	29.1%
Median age	53.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.8%

Black or African American 24.9%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,636	68.8%
Black or African American	953	24.9%
Two or more races	118	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	97	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.7%	51.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	16.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$41,184

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.4%

$50k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 30.9%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,400
Median rent / month	$976
Owner occupied	73.6%
Renter occupied	26.4%
Vacant	34.2%
Single-family detached	69.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	26.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	8.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	46.1%
4 bedrooms	27.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	30.7%
2 vehicles	29.6%
3 or more	34.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	45.3%
Propane / LP gas	45.1%
Fuel oil	5.6%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	699	40.7%
Cohabiting couple	96	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	356	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	567	33.0%
Households with children under 18	319	18.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	770	44.8%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.9%	29.1%
Married	46.6%	41.8%
Separated	2.6%	2.2%
Widowed	3.7%	16.3%
Divorced	9.1%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 28.5%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 17.0%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.0%
Bachelor's or higher	22.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	0.9%
Kindergarten	30	5.1%
Elementary school	305	52.1%
High school	117	20.0%
College / grad school	128	21.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.5%

Agriculture & mining 12.6%

Professional & management 12.4%

Retail trade 8.2%

Other services 7.0%

Construction 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Public administration 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.8%
Service	23.7%
Sales & office	12.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.9%
Government	23.7%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 21.8%

Under 18 years 52.0%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 38.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.4%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	186	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.3%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	43.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.8%
Public insurance	55.9%
No insurance	13.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,570	95.6%
Spanish	26	0.7%
Other Indo-European	26	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,615	96.8%
Born in same state	3,607	96.5%
Born in different state	2,728	73.0%
Foreign born	8	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	121	3.2%
Not a US citizen	52	43.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	599	16%
Italian	395	10.6%
Arab	245	6.6%
English	55	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	20	0.5%
Polish	9	0.2%
German	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.0%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27810

What city is ZIP code 27810 in?

ZIP code 27810 is primarily assigned to Belhaven, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27810 in?

ZIP code 27810 falls within Beaufort County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27810 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 27810 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 27810 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 27810 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27810?

22% of residents in ZIP code 27810 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27810?

The median home value in ZIP code 27810 is $169,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 27810 in?

ZIP code 27810 observes the EST timezone.