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Camden County
Shiloh, NC
27974
27974 ZIP Code — Shiloh, NC
Camden County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27974 is located in
Shiloh ,
North Carolina ,
within Camden County .
It covers approximately 45.35 square miles and serves a population of
1,097 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 252 .
About ZIP code 27974
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $82,011. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 27974 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,097
Population density
24 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
029
Geography
Land area
45.35 sq mi
Water area
19.00 sq mi
Latitude
36.2620
Longitude
-76.0082
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
252
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.2%
41.9%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
35.1%
34.0%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
15.6%
21.9%
19.1%
Over $200k
1.1%
2.2%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$82,011
Median household income
$156,100
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 117 10.7% 18 and over 980 89.3% 65 and over 258 23.5% Median age 52.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
15.5%
Group Count % White 712 60.3% Black or African American 183 15.5% Two or more races 107 9.1% Hispanic or Latino 83 7% Other race 81 6.9% Asian 14 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.2%
41.9%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
35.1%
34.0%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
15.6%
21.9%
19.1%
Over $200k
1.1%
2.2%
6.0%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 7.4% $25k–$35k 12.7% $35k–$50k 11.5% $50k–$75k 7.9% $75k–$100k 15.1% $100k–$150k 33.1% $150k–$200k 12.2% Median income $82,011
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $156,100 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 96.4% Renter occupied 3.6% Vacant 6.1% Single-family detached 87.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.8% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.59
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 47.7% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 19.8% 1970–1979 14.9% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 13.1% 1940–1949 2.3% 1939 or earlier 2.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 12.2% 3 bedrooms 68.7% 4 bedrooms 17.3% 5+ bedrooms 1.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.2% 1 vehicle 21.3% 2 vehicles 39.8% 3 or more 32.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.2% Electricity 91.8% Propane / LP gas 7.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 267 64.0% Cohabiting couple 25 6.0% Male householder, no spouse 83 19.9% Female householder, no spouse 42 10.1% Households with children under 18 77 18.5% Households with seniors (65+) 211 50.6% Average household size 2.58
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.7% 24.3% Married 51.7% 62.6% Separated 2.3% 0.0% Widowed 2.1% 8.9% Divorced 15.2% 4.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
28.2%
Graduate / professional
3.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.7% Bachelor's or higher 9.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 7 4.8% High school 98 67.1% College / grad school 41 28.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
17.5%
Education & healthcare
15.0%
Professional & management
10.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 35.0% Service 13.4% Sales & office 27.6% Natural resources & construction 12.4% Production & transportation 11.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.3% Government 30.7% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 68.9% Carpool 3.2% Public transit 2.1% Walk 0.0% Work from home 19.6% Other means 6.2% Avg commute (minutes) 38.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 59.7% Retirement income 20.4% Supplemental Security 5.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 7.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.9% High blood pressure 35.4% High cholesterol 35.8% Diabetes 11.0% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 27.2% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.1% Binge drinking 15.8% No physical activity 22.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.9% Depression 22.7% Fair or poor health 13.9% Poor mental health 13.9% Poor physical health 10.7% No health insurance 17.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.0% Visited dentist 64.5% Cholesterol screening 90.5% Teeth loss 13.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 118 12.0%
Disability % Any disability 20.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 21.1% 65 and over 29.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 74.7% Public insurance 34.0% No insurance 7.2% Uninsured under 19 4.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,077 98.2% Spanish 14 1.3% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 14 1.3%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,083 98.7% Born in same state 1,083 98.7% Born in different state 615 56.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 14 1.3% Not a US citizen 14 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 129 11.8% French 56 5.1%
Ancestry Count % Italian 27 2.5% Dutch 5 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.0% Internet access 99.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27974
What city is ZIP code 27974 in?
ZIP code 27974 is primarily assigned to Shiloh, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27974 in?
ZIP code 27974 falls within Camden County, North Carolina.
Does ZIP code 27974 have a large retiree population?
60% of households in ZIP code 27974 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 27974 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 27974 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 27974?
10% 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 27974 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 27974 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 27974 in?
ZIP code 27974 observes the EST timezone.
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