Camden County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
10,835
population (2021)
+8.6%
pop change since 2010
37029
FIPS code
Camden County ZIP code map
About Camden County
Camden County is located in North Carolina and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 10,835 as of 2021,
an increase of
8.6% from 9,980 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Camden County is 37029.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 10,835 |
| 2010 population | 9,980 |
| Change | +8.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37029 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Camden County
ZIP codes for Camden County, NC (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27921 | Camden | Camden | View map |
| 27974 | Shiloh | Camden | View map |
| 27976 | South Mills | Camden | View map |
Demographics & statistics
11,389
Population
41.8
Median age
$79,443
Median household income
$33,679
Per capita income
$235,450
Median home value
$575
Median monthly rent
85.2%
Home ownership
10.6%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
3,863
Housing units
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
360
Under 5
297
424
5–9
350
417
10–14
345
454
15–19
376
253
20–24
209
679
25–34
561
827
35–44
684
881
45–54
728
541
55–59
447
425
60–64
352
566
65–74
467
354
75–84
292
55
85+
45
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,683 | 20.5% |
| 18 and over | 8,706 | 79.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,779 | 17.9% |
| Median age | 41.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.2%
Black or African American
8.7%
Two or more races
7.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Asian
1.2%
Other race
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,154 | 78.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,021 | 8.7% |
| Two or more races | 896 | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 310 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 144 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 97 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 52 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.1%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
8.4%
$25k–$35k
12.8%
$35k–$50k
9.2%
$50k–$75k
11.8%
$75k–$100k
18.4%
$100k–$150k
24.7%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
2.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 2.7% |
| Median income | $79,443 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.5%
$50k–$100k
3.0%
$100k–$150k
11.8%
$150k–$200k
17.9%
$200k–$300k
22.9%
$300k–$500k
30.8%
$500k–$1M
4.1%
$1M+
2.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $235,450 |
| Median rent / month | $575 |
| Owner occupied | 85.2% |
| Renter occupied | 14.8% |
| Vacant | 6.0% |
| Single-family detached | 85.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 12.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 29.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.1% |
| 3 or more | 34.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.4% |
| Electricity | 84.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,640 | 61.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 113 | 3.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 632 | 17.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 858 | 17.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,730 | 35.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,434 | 37.0% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.1% | 16.7% |
| Married | 59.3% | 63.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 10.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
32.0%
Some college, no degree
27.3%
Associate's degree
13.4%
Bachelor's degree
13.3%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 149 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 280 | 12.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,135 | 32.4% |
| High school | 680 | 32.4% |
| College / grad school | 536 | 19.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.5%
Professional & management
12.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.6%
Public administration
11.2%
Other services
9.7%
Retail trade
7.5%
Manufacturing
6.2%
Construction
6.2%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.8% |
| Service | 17.9% |
| Sales & office | 17.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.0% |
| Production & transportation | 8.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 65.9% |
| Government | 27.1% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.1% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Other means | 3.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.6%
Under 18 years
16.3%
18 and over
9.0%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
28.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.4% |
| Retirement income | 28.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.2% |
| High cholesterol | 34.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 25.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 22.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 16.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.5% |
| Visited dentist | 64.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,277 | 13.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 15.9% |
| 65 and over | 35.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.5% |
| Public insurance | 31.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,732 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 90 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 14 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,213 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 11,150 | 98.4% |
| Born in different state | 4,794 | 46.4% |
| Foreign born | 63 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 176 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 129 | 62.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,404 | 12.3% |
| French | 1,350 | 11.9% |
| Italian | 1,030 | 9% |
| Dutch | 137 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 80 | 0.7% |
| English | 34 | 0.3% |
| German | 23 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 14 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.6% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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