27921 ZIP Code — Camden, NC

Camden County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27921 is located in Camden, North Carolina, within Camden County. It covers approximately 63.84 square miles and serves a population of 4,696 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27921

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $268,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,864. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 43% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27921 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,696

population

63.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27921 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27921

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27921. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Camden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27973 Shawboro (4.3 mi) 27909 Elizabeth City (6.8 mi) 27958 Moyock (7.7 mi) 27917 Barco (9.3 mi) 27956 Maple (9.5 mi) 27974 Shiloh (10.8 mi) 27923 Coinjock (12.3 mi) 27976 South Mills (13.3 mi) 27950 Knotts Island (13.8 mi) 27916 Aydlett (14.3 mi) 27939 Grandy (16.4 mi) 27965 Poplar Branch (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,696
Population density	74 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	63.84 sq mi
Water area	10.40 sq mi
Latitude	36.3556
Longitude	-76.1637
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	44.3%	41.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	34.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	21.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,696

Population

People per sq mi

38.3

Median age

$73,864

Median household income

$34,657

Per capita income

$268,500

Median home value

$1,178

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

1,622

Housing units

29.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

124

Under 5

128

186

5–9

191

178

10–14

184

239

15–19

247

20–24

242

25–34

250

328

35–44

339

321

45–54

332

130

55–59

134

130

60–64

135

210

65–74

216

114

75–84

118

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,266	27.0%
18 and over	3,430	73.0%
65 and over	691	14.7%
Median age	38.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.5%

Two or more races 9%

Black or African American 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Asian 1.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,851	79.5%
Two or more races	438	9%
Black or African American	304	6.3%
Hispanic or Latino	151	3.1%
Asian	62	1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	25	0.5%
Other race	16	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	41.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	34.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	21.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	24.3%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$73,864

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 27.4%

$300k–$500k 32.5%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$268,500
Median rent / month	$1,178
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	71.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	35.0%
1990–1999	19.9%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	6.4%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	52.1%
4 bedrooms	17.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.1%
1 vehicle	31.8%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.8%
Electricity	73.6%
Propane / LP gas	12.8%
Wood	2.0%
Solar	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,049	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	46	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	302	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	415	22.9%
Households with children under 18	840	46.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	588	32.5%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.9%	20.7%
Married	56.2%	56.6%
Separated	1.4%	3.0%
Widowed	2.7%	3.8%
Divorced	4.8%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 23.3%

Some college, no degree 27.1%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 21.9%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	29.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	1.5%
Kindergarten	149	11.0%
Elementary school	563	41.4%
High school	363	26.7%
College / grad school	264	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.4%

Professional & management 13.4%

Public administration 11.1%

Finance & real estate 9.4%

Retail trade 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Construction 6.6%

Other services 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.9%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	5.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.1%
Government	27.8%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.1%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	14.0%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 3.0%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 24.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	28.4%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	338	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.4%
Public insurance	31.7%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,444	94.6%
Spanish	19	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,599	97.9%
Born in same state	4,585	97.6%
Born in different state	1,898	40.4%
Foreign born	14	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	97	2.1%
Not a US citizen	50	51.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	665	14.2%
Arab	655	13.9%
Italian	467	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	34	0.7%
German	23	0.5%
Dutch	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27921

What city is ZIP code 27921 in?

ZIP code 27921 is primarily assigned to Camden, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27921 in?

ZIP code 27921 falls within Camden County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27921 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 27921 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 27921 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 27921 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 27921?

ZIP code 27921 has an estimated population of 4,696 residents, with a density of 74 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27921?

The median home value in ZIP code 27921 is $268,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 27921 in?

ZIP code 27921 observes the EST timezone.