27962 ZIP Code — Plymouth, NC

Washington County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27962 is located in Plymouth, North Carolina, within Washington County. It covers approximately 85.02 square miles and serves a population of 6,959 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27962

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $37,161. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 27962 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,959

population

85.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27962 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27962

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27962. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Plymouth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27846 Jamesville (7.9 mi) 27970 Roper (11.8 mi) 27860 Pantego (13.3 mi) 27865 Pinetown (15.2 mi) 27928 Creswell (15.8 mi) 27983 Windsor (16.4 mi) 27892 Williamston (17 mi) 27957 Merry Hill (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,959
Population density	82 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	187

Geography
Land area	85.02 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	35.8132
Longitude	-76.7531
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	66.8%	68.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	25.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	3.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

6,959

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$37,161

Median household income

$22,778

Per capita income

$93,900

Median home value

$694

Median monthly rent

64.1%

Home ownership

22.3%

Poverty rate

12.6%

Unemployment

2,604

Housing units

12.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

111

Under 5

239

5–9

214

257

10–14

230

351

15–19

313

152

20–24

136

369

25–34

329

459

35–44

410

370

45–54

331

214

55–59

192

307

60–64

275

532

65–74

475

182

75–84

163

131

85+

118

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,542	22.2%
18 and over	5,417	77.8%
65 and over	1,601	23.0%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 50.5%

White 46%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,543	50.5%
White	3,228	46%
Two or more races	129	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	52	0.7%
Other race	33	0.5%
Asian	19	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.8%	68.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	25.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	3.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 15.0%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 14.5%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 5.2%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.0%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	14.5%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	5.2%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$37,161

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.6%

$50k–$100k 39.7%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,900
Median rent / month	$694
Owner occupied	64.1%
Renter occupied	35.9%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	70.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	15.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	49.8%
4 bedrooms	18.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.3%
1 vehicle	29.8%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.4%
Electricity	66.0%
Propane / LP gas	27.4%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	982	32.4%
Cohabiting couple	165	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	647	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,235	40.8%
Households with children under 18	849	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,223	40.4%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.3%	23.0%
Married	38.2%	32.8%
Separated	4.4%	2.2%
Widowed	4.4%	19.8%
Divorced	7.7%	22.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 30.3%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	12.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	1.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	923	53.9%
High school	495	28.9%
College / grad school	274	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.6%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Retail trade 10.7%

Other services 8.3%

Public administration 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Construction 6.3%

Professional & management 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.1%
Government	25.1%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	14.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 22.3%

Under 18 years 17.3%

18 and over 23.8%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 35.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.7%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	12.1%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	20.8%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	21.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.0%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	454	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.1%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	21.4%
65 and over	49.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.0%
Public insurance	52.7%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,749	97.0%
Spanish	10	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,940	99.7%
Born in same state	6,924	99.5%
Born in different state	5,800	83.3%
Foreign born	16	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.3%
Not a US citizen	19	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,180	17%
Italian	272	3.9%
French	233	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	27	0.4%
German	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	73.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27962

What city is ZIP code 27962 in?

ZIP code 27962 is primarily assigned to Plymouth, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27962 in?

ZIP code 27962 falls within Washington County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27962?

22% of residents in ZIP code 27962 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27962?

12% 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 27962 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 27962 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27962?

The median home value in ZIP code 27962 is $93,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 27962 in?

ZIP code 27962 observes the EST timezone.