27814 ZIP Code — Blounts Creek, NC

Beaufort County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27814 is located in Blounts Creek, North Carolina, within Beaufort County. It covers approximately 76.31 square miles and serves a population of 1,685 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27814

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 $149,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,406. 55% 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. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 27814 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,685

population

76.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27814 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27814

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27814. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blounts Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27821 Edward (4.6 mi) 28527 Ernul (8.4 mi) 27817 Chocowinity (9.3 mi) 27806 Aurora (10.1 mi) 27808 Bath (11.2 mi) 27889 Washington (15.3 mi) 28586 Vanceboro (15.3 mi) 27865 Pinetown (16.1 mi) 27837 Grimesland (17.8 mi) 28515 Bayboro (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,685
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	76.31 sq mi
Water area	13.31 sq mi
Latitude	35.3852
Longitude	-76.9261
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	33.2%	51.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	16.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,685

Population

People per sq mi

50.6

Median age

$81,406

Median household income

$45,246

Per capita income

$149,300

Median home value

$823

Median monthly rent

95.3%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

1,281

Housing units

25.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

110

35–44

114

45–54

55–59

60–64

165

65–74

171

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	291	17.3%
18 and over	1,394	82.7%
65 and over	436	25.9%
Median age	50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.9%

Black or African American 21.2%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,263	73.9%
Black or African American	363	21.2%
Two or more races	59	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	25	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.2%	51.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	16.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 1.4%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 28.3%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	1.4%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	28.3%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$81,406

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 24.5%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 17.0%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$500k–$1M 14.8%

$1M+ 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$149,300
Median rent / month	$823
Owner occupied	95.3%
Renter occupied	4.7%
Vacant	45.5%
Single-family detached	61.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.1%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	23.1%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	32.7%
3 bedrooms	55.1%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	18.0%
2 vehicles	47.0%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	61.9%
Propane / LP gas	36.0%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	435	60.7%
Cohabiting couple	18	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	128	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	136	19.0%
Households with children under 18	140	19.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	323	45.0%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.3%	19.5%
Married	70.6%	54.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	0.0%	12.9%
Divorced	8.1%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 33.3%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 15.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	25.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	108	36.1%
High school	103	34.4%
College / grad school	88	29.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.4%

Other services 14.2%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Construction 6.6%

Professional & management 6.3%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Retail trade 5.0%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.1%
Service	10.6%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	7.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.9%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.0

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 6.5%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 10.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.4%
Retirement income	43.4%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.2%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	158	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	20.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.6%
Public insurance	46.4%
No insurance	18.1%
Uninsured under 19	18.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,617	96.0%
Spanish	8	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,666	98.9%
Born in same state	1,666	98.9%
Born in different state	1,270	75.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	1.1%
Not a US citizen	19	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	185	11%
Italian	183	10.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	92	5.5%
English	9	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27814

What city is ZIP code 27814 in?

ZIP code 27814 is primarily assigned to Blounts Creek, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27814 in?

ZIP code 27814 falls within Beaufort County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27814 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 27814 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27814 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 27814 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 27814 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 27814 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 27814 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 27814 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 27814 in?

ZIP code 27814 observes the EST timezone.