27860 ZIP Code — Pantego, NC

Beaufort County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27860 is located in Pantego, North Carolina, within Beaufort County. It covers approximately 147.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,311 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27860

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $95,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,042. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 27860 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,311

population

147.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27860 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27860

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27860. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pantego	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27865 Pinetown (5.5 mi) 27810 Belhaven (10.2 mi) 27808 Bath (10.6 mi) 27962 Plymouth (13.3 mi) 27846 Jamesville (13.9 mi) 27875 Scranton (16 mi) 27889 Washington (16.2 mi) 27970 Roper (18 mi) 27928 Creswell (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,311
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	147.77 sq mi
Water area	5.42 sq mi
Latitude	35.6233
Longitude	-76.7189
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	38.2%	51.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	16.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,311

Population

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$66,042

Median household income

$26,120

Per capita income

$95,300

Median home value

$783

Median monthly rent

78.1%

Home ownership

5.0%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

698

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	419	32.0%
18 and over	892	68.0%
65 and over	244	18.6%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47.9%

Hispanic or Latino 17.1%

Two or more races 17.1%

Black or African American 16.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	757	47.9%
Hispanic or Latino	270	17.1%
Two or more races	270	17.1%
Black or African American	263	16.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.2%	51.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	16.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 21.0%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	21.0%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	22.3%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$66,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.0%

$50k–$100k 28.9%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 25.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,300
Median rent / month	$783
Owner occupied	78.1%
Renter occupied	21.9%
Vacant	44.3%
Single-family detached	68.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	19.1%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	3.4%
1970–1979	3.8%
1960–1969	17.1%
1950–1959	15.5%
1940–1949	7.7%
1939 or earlier	12.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	58.2%
4 bedrooms	22.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	49.4%
2 vehicles	18.7%
3 or more	27.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	46.3%
Propane / LP gas	46.0%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	226	51.0%
Cohabiting couple	3	0.7%
Male householder, no spouse	109	24.6%
Female householder, no spouse	105	23.7%
Households with children under 18	84	19.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	157	35.4%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.5%	14.4%
Married	43.6%	62.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	13.9%	10.7%
Divorced	11.1%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	105	78.9%
High school	28	21.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.5%

Manufacturing 17.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Construction 8.9%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Wholesale trade 6.3%

Retail trade 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Public administration 3.7%

Professional & management 2.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Other services 1.6%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.3%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	5.6%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	35.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	0.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.7%
Work from home	10.0%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 5.0%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 0.4%

Female-led households 18.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	15.3%
Supplemental Security	16.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	131	14.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.6%
Under 18	9.3%
18–64 years	19.0%
65 and over	71.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.6%
Public insurance	55.3%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,200	91.5%
Spanish	30	2.5%
Other Indo-European	30	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,311	100.0%
Born in same state	1,267	96.6%
Born in different state	993	75.7%
Foreign born	44	3.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	97	7.4%
French	90	6.9%
Italian	78	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	30	2.3%
German	12	0.9%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.8%
Internet access	75.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27860

What city is ZIP code 27860 in?

ZIP code 27860 is primarily assigned to Pantego, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27860 in?

ZIP code 27860 falls within Beaufort County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27860 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 27860 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27860?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 27860 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 27860 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 27860 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 27860 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 27860 in?

ZIP code 27860 observes the EST timezone.