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Northampton County
Seaboard, NC
27876
27876 ZIP Code — Seaboard, NC
Northampton County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27876 is located in
Seaboard ,
North Carolina ,
within Northampton County .
It covers approximately 41.88 square miles and serves a population of
1,058 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 252 .
About ZIP code 27876
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 $59,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $46,448. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 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 diabetes (18%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.
Overall, ZIP code 27876 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,058
Population density
25 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
131
Geography
Land area
41.88 sq mi
Water area
0.20 sq mi
Latitude
36.4884
Longitude
-77.3963
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
252
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
80.8%
62.0%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
14.9%
25.5%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
0.5%
9.9%
19.1%
Over $200k
3.8%
2.6%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$46,448
Median household income
10.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 120 11.3% 18 and over 938 88.7% 65 and over 458 43.3% Median age 60.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
63.3%
Group Count % Black or African American 670 63.3% White 365 34.5% Two or more races 23 2.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
80.8%
62.0%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
14.9%
25.5%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
0.5%
9.9%
19.1%
Over $200k
3.8%
2.6%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.8% $10k–$15k 6.0% $15k–$25k 14.0% $25k–$35k 6.0% $35k–$50k 25.9% $50k–$75k 20.3% $75k–$100k 11.4% $100k–$150k 5.1% $150k–$200k 0.5% $200k+ 3.1% Median income $46,448
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $59,000 Median rent / month $765 Owner occupied 73.4% Renter occupied 26.6% Vacant 21.6% Single-family detached 88.3% Large apartment buildings 0.7% Mobile homes 2.8% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 1.72
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.7% 2000–2009 2.3% 1990–1999 16.0% 1980–1989 7.5% 1970–1979 31.5% 1960–1969 11.3% 1950–1959 11.6% 1940–1949 13.6% 1939 or earlier 5.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.8% 2 bedrooms 39.4% 3 bedrooms 43.7% 4 bedrooms 10.7% 5+ bedrooms 3.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.2% 1 vehicle 44.8% 2 vehicles 18.4% 3 or more 28.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.5% Electricity 53.2% Propane / LP gas 40.7% Fuel oil 1.5% Wood 3.6% No fuel used 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 177 30.2% Cohabiting couple 26 4.4% Male householder, no spouse 82 14.0% Female householder, no spouse 302 51.4% Households with children under 18 70 11.9% Households with seniors (65+) 391 66.6% Average household size 1.80
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 19.2% 20.9% Married 41.4% 28.9% Separated 9.0% 3.0% Widowed 5.5% 42.4% Divorced 24.9% 4.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
13.3%
Graduate / professional
0.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.9% Bachelor's or higher 10.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 15 10.3% Kindergarten 12 8.3% Elementary school 39 26.9% High school 30 20.7% College / grad school 49 33.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Agriculture & mining
7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Public administration
4.4%
Professional & management
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 14.5% Service 47.4% Sales & office 13.1% Natural resources & construction 4.0% Production & transportation 21.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 49.3% Government 22.3% Self-employed 28.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.6% Carpool 2.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 11.4% Other means 1.3% Avg commute (minutes) 22.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
22.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 65.1% Retirement income 40.4% Supplemental Security 4.4% Cash public assistance 0.3% Food stamps / SNAP 19.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.7% High blood pressure 48.2% High cholesterol 37.6% Diabetes 18.2% Heart disease 9.3% Stroke 5.9% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 33.1% Kidney disease 4.8% Pulmonary disease 9.9% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.3% Binge drinking 11.7% No physical activity 32.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.4% Depression 21.0% Fair or poor health 23.0% Poor mental health 15.2% Poor physical health 14.9% No health insurance 21.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 83.6% Visited dentist 53.3% Cholesterol screening 91.3% Teeth loss 23.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 50 5.3%
Disability % Any disability 31.9% Under 18 11.7% 18–64 years 12.1% 65 and over 57.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 68.8% Public insurance 60.0% No insurance 2.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,020 96.4% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,044 98.7% Born in same state 1,044 98.7% Born in different state 847 80.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 14 1.3% Not a US citizen 6 42.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 97 9.2%
Ancestry Count % French 86 8.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 55.5% Internet access 76.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27876
What city is ZIP code 27876 in?
ZIP code 27876 is primarily assigned to Seaboard, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27876 in?
ZIP code 27876 falls within Northampton County, North Carolina.
Does ZIP code 27876 have an older population?
43% of residents in ZIP code 27876 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 27876 have a large retiree population?
65% of households in ZIP code 27876 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 27876?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27876?
The median home value in ZIP code 27876 is $59,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27876 in?
ZIP code 27876 observes the EST timezone.
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