Pamlico County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 10 ZIP codes · 10 cities
10
ZIP codes
12,344
population (2021)
-6.1%
pop change since 2010
37137
FIPS code
Pamlico County ZIP code map
About Pamlico County
Pamlico County is located in North Carolina and contains 10 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 12,344 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.1% from 13,144 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Pamlico County is 37137.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 12,344 |
| 2010 population | 13,144 |
| Change | -6.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37137 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Pamlico County
ZIP codes for Pamlico County, NC (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28509 | Alliance | Pamlico | View map |
| 28510 | Arapahoe | Pamlico | View map |
| 28515 | Bayboro | Pamlico | View map |
| 28529 | Grantsboro | Pamlico | View map |
| 28537 | Hobucken | Pamlico | View map |
| 28552 | Lowland | Pamlico | View map |
| 28556 | Merritt | Pamlico | View map |
| 28571 | Oriental | Pamlico | View map |
| 28583 | Stonewall | Pamlico | View map |
| 28587 | Vandemere | Pamlico | View map |
Demographics & statistics
10,193
Population
56.2
Median age
$46,721
Median household income
$33,036
Per capita income
$157,200
Median home value
$435
Median monthly rent
85.7%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
5,492
Housing units
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
125
Under 5
130
160
5–9
165
191
10–14
198
242
15–19
250
126
20–24
131
458
25–34
475
443
35–44
458
570
45–54
591
404
55–59
419
561
60–64
581
1,016
65–74
1,053
508
75–84
526
202
85+
210
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,166 | 13.4% |
| 18 and over | 9,027 | 86.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,515 | 43.7% |
| Median age | 56.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.1%
Black or African American
21.8%
Two or more races
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Other race
0.5%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,486 | 72.1% |
| Black or African American | 2,267 | 21.8% |
| Two or more races | 326 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 185 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 53 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
7.3%
$15k–$25k
16.2%
$25k–$35k
20.1%
$35k–$50k
6.8%
$50k–$75k
20.2%
$75k–$100k
6.6%
$100k–$150k
11.9%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
$200k+
4.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 16.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 20.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 6.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.9% |
| $200k+ | 4.0% |
| Median income | $46,721 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.2%
$50k–$100k
15.6%
$100k–$150k
27.2%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k–$300k
13.5%
$300k–$500k
14.4%
$500k–$1M
7.8%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,200 |
| Median rent / month | $435 |
| Owner occupied | 85.7% |
| Renter occupied | 14.4% |
| Vacant | 38.8% |
| Single-family detached | 76.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 20.3% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.14 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.6% |
| 3 or more | 23.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.3% |
| Electricity | 65.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 31.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,132 | 54.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 298 | 4.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 794 | 15.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,189 | 25.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 701 | 18.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,309 | 61.9% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.7% | 21.6% |
| Married | 56.5% | 52.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 12.2% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 9.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
7.4%
HS graduate
36.1%
Some college, no degree
24.9%
Associate's degree
7.5%
Bachelor's degree
9.8%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 174 | 8.0% |
| Kindergarten | 13 | 1.1% |
| Elementary school | 513 | 35.5% |
| High school | 262 | 20.9% |
| College / grad school | 335 | 22.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.8%
Professional & management
14.0%
Retail trade
11.3%
Agriculture & mining
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Manufacturing
6.5%
Construction
5.7%
Other services
5.1%
Public administration
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.0% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 18.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.7% |
| Production & transportation | 9.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 61.4% |
| Government | 14.8% |
| Self-employed | 11.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.0% |
| Carpool | 3.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
24.1%
18 and over
10.5%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
21.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 69.8% |
| Retirement income | 44.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.8% |
| High cholesterol | 39.5% |
| Heart disease | 9.6% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 33.1% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.7% |
| Cancer | 8.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.3% |
| No physical activity | 26.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 13.1% |
| No health insurance | 18.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.5% |
| Visited dentist | 61.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.2% |
| Teeth loss | 17.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,181 | 16.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 32.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.6% |
| 18–64 years | 20.9% |
| 65 and over | 42.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.1% |
| Public insurance | 62.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,938 | 97.3% |
| Spanish | 234 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 164 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 52 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 12 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,865 | 98.1% |
| Born in same state | 9,788 | 97.5% |
| Born in different state | 5,917 | 56.5% |
| Foreign born | 77 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 328 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 125 | 42.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,456 | 14.3% |
| Italian | 1,071 | 10.5% |
| Arab | 696 | 6.8% |
| English | 57 | 0.6% |
| German | 51 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 22 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 21 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 9 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.0% |
| Internet access | 90.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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