Perquimans County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 4 ZIP codes · 3 cities
4
ZIP codes
13,130
population (2021)
-2.4%
pop change since 2010
37143
FIPS code
Perquimans County ZIP code map
About Perquimans County
Perquimans County is located in North Carolina and contains 4 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 13,130 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.4% from 13,453 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Perquimans County is 37143.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 13,130 |
| 2010 population | 13,453 |
| Change | -2.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37143 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Perquimans County
ZIP codes for Perquimans County, NC (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27919 | Belvidere | Perquimans | View map |
| 27930 | Hertford | Perquimans | View map |
| 27944 | Hertford | Perquimans | View map |
| 27985 | Winfall | Perquimans | View map |
Demographics & statistics
11,989
Population
51.9
Median age
$59,364
Median household income
$32,874
Per capita income
$190,750
Median home value
$856
Median monthly rent
76.9%
Home ownership
12.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
5,353
Housing units
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
177
Under 5
209
326
5–9
382
245
10–14
288
305
15–19
358
205
20–24
240
422
25–34
495
592
35–44
695
689
45–54
809
329
55–59
387
605
60–64
712
938
65–74
1,102
514
75–84
604
166
85+
195
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,975 | 17.1% |
| 18 and over | 10,014 | 83.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,519 | 22.0% |
| Median age | 51.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.9%
Black or African American
20.8%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Two or more races
3%
Other race
1.7%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,742 | 69.9% |
| Black or African American | 2,596 | 20.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 509 | 4.1% |
| Two or more races | 373 | 3% |
| Other race | 211 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
6.0%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
7.8%
$35k–$50k
12.5%
$50k–$75k
20.5%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
24.5%
$150k–$200k
2.6%
$200k+
1.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.6% |
| $200k+ | 1.4% |
| Median income | $59,364 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.5%
$50k–$100k
6.5%
$100k–$150k
28.5%
$150k–$200k
17.8%
$200k–$300k
24.1%
$300k–$500k
11.7%
$500k–$1M
6.5%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $190,750 |
| Median rent / month | $856 |
| Owner occupied | 76.9% |
| Renter occupied | 23.2% |
| Vacant | 27.2% |
| Single-family detached | 75.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 20.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.31 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.2% |
| 3 or more | 39.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.5% |
| Electricity | 70.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 22.5% |
| Fuel oil | 3.3% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,716 | 51.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 159 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 955 | 21.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,435 | 20.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,100 | 24.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,482 | 35.9% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.6% | 26.8% |
| Married | 61.3% | 47.7% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 12.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
8.3%
HS graduate
33.5%
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
9.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 28 | 0.8% |
| Kindergarten | 154 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 907 | 47.1% |
| High school | 476 | 25.6% |
| College / grad school | 500 | 22.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
21.6%
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.9%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Professional & management
7.4%
Construction
6.8%
Agriculture & mining
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Other services
5.1%
Public administration
4.8%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.9% |
| Service | 20.0% |
| Sales & office | 17.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.5% |
| Government | 19.6% |
| Self-employed | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.8% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.9%
Under 18 years
10.8%
18 and over
13.5%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
64.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.9% |
| Retirement income | 41.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.3% |
| High cholesterol | 37.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 30.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.4% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.2% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 12.0% |
| No health insurance | 17.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.8% |
| Visited dentist | 63.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.4% |
| Teeth loss | 15.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,066 | 9.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 17.3% |
| 65 and over | 40.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.7% |
| Public insurance | 37.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,603 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 50 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 33 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,691 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 11,623 | 98.4% |
| Born in different state | 6,699 | 74.7% |
| Foreign born | 68 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 298 | 1.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 187 | 31.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,005 | 16.7% |
| Italian | 1,626 | 13.6% |
| Arab | 1,426 | 11.9% |
| English | 34 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 20 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 19 | 0.2% |
| German | 18 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 14 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 7 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.6% |
| Internet access | 87.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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