Chowan County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
13,722
population (2021)
-7.2%
pop change since 2010
37041
FIPS code
Chowan County ZIP code map
About Chowan County
Chowan County is located in North Carolina and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 13,722 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.2% from 14,793 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Chowan County is 37041.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 13,722 |
| 2010 population | 14,793 |
| Change | -7.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37041 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Chowan County
ZIP codes for Chowan County, NC (2)
Demographics & statistics
14,453
Population
46.8
Median age
$52,285
Median household income
$31,835
Per capita income
$195,050
Median home value
$426
Median monthly rent
69.8%
Home ownership
12.8%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
5,075
Housing units
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
382
Under 5
362
388
5–9
368
522
10–14
495
379
15–19
359
158
20–24
149
894
25–34
848
826
35–44
783
874
45–54
828
593
55–59
563
552
60–64
523
1,107
65–74
1,050
534
75–84
507
210
85+
199
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,055 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 11,398 | 80.8% |
| 65 and over | 3,607 | 23.9% |
| Median age | 46.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Black or African American
32.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Two or more races
2.7%
Other race
2.6%
Asian
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,810 | 59% |
| Black or African American | 4,831 | 32.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 479 | 3.2% |
| Two or more races | 400 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 388 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
5.3%
$15k–$25k
13.0%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
22.7%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.2% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $52,285 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.2%
$50k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k–$300k
19.6%
$300k–$500k
24.8%
$500k–$1M
4.8%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $195,050 |
| Median rent / month | $426 |
| Owner occupied | 69.8% |
| Renter occupied | 30.2% |
| Vacant | 12.4% |
| Single-family detached | 64.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 29.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 63.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% |
| 3 or more | 30.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.8% |
| Electricity | 67.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 22.2% |
| Fuel oil | 1.7% |
| Wood | 1.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,034 | 58.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 252 | 2.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,135 | 15.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,930 | 23.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,570 | 24.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,649 | 40.2% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 19.6% | 20.8% |
| Married | 66.2% | 59.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 11.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 7.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
38.4%
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
15.6%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 245 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 325 | 27.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,219 | 31.1% |
| High school | 896 | 23.4% |
| College / grad school | 287 | 13.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Manufacturing
13.8%
Public administration
12.9%
Other services
10.3%
Retail trade
10.2%
Construction
7.5%
Professional & management
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.8% |
| Service | 19.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 14.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 64.5% |
| Government | 27.4% |
| Self-employed | 7.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.8% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.3 |
Poverty
All people
12.8%
Under 18 years
17.4%
18 and over
11.3%
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
20.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.6% |
| Retirement income | 36.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.5% |
| High cholesterol | 37.1% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 29.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.1% |
| No physical activity | 25.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 12.0% |
| No health insurance | 18.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.6% |
| Visited dentist | 61.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 16.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,113 | 10.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 11.6% |
| 65 and over | 32.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.8% |
| Public insurance | 42.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,709 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 162 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 105 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 7 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,145 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 14,025 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 9,074 | 67.4% |
| Foreign born | 120 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 308 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 157 | 75.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,163 | 15% |
| Arab | 1,761 | 12.2% |
| Italian | 732 | 5.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 43 | 0.3% |
| English | 41 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 18 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.9% |
| Internet access | 89.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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