Washington County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
10,892
population (2021)
-17.7%
pop change since 2010
37187
FIPS code
Washington County ZIP code map
About Washington County
Washington County is located in North Carolina and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 10,892 as of 2021,
a decrease of
17.7% from 13,228 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Washington County is 37187.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 10,892 |
| 2010 population | 13,228 |
| Change | -17.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37187 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Washington County
ZIP codes for Washington County, NC (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27928 | Creswell | Washington | View map |
| 27962 | Plymouth | Washington | View map |
| 27970 | Roper | Washington | View map |
Demographics & statistics
11,623
Population
45.8
Median age
$39,600
Median household income
$26,265
Per capita income
$114,333
Median home value
$820
Median monthly rent
73.5%
Home ownership
17.7%
Poverty rate
11.0%
Unemployment
4,724
Housing units
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
173
Under 5
172
390
5–9
390
392
10–14
391
469
15–19
469
303
20–24
303
488
25–34
487
639
35–44
639
616
45–54
615
330
55–59
329
546
60–64
546
890
65–74
889
371
75–84
370
208
85+
208
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,387 | 19.1% |
| 18 and over | 9,236 | 80.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,936 | 26.5% |
| Median age | 45.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
46.8%
Black or African American
44.7%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Two or more races
2.9%
Other race
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,609 | 46.8% |
| Black or African American | 5,358 | 44.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 359 | 3% |
| Two or more races | 346 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 223 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 68 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
11.3%
$10k–$15k
6.5%
$15k–$25k
13.7%
$25k–$35k
10.5%
$35k–$50k
10.9%
$50k–$75k
21.8%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
6.3%
$150k–$200k
2.4%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 11.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 6.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $39,600 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.8%
$50k–$100k
28.8%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
14.4%
$200k–$300k
13.9%
$300k–$500k
4.7%
$500k–$1M
2.7%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $114,333 |
| Median rent / month | $820 |
| Owner occupied | 73.5% |
| Renter occupied | 26.5% |
| Vacant | 17.2% |
| Single-family detached | 68.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 25.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.1% |
| 3 or more | 27.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 62.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 25.8% |
| Fuel oil | 5.7% |
| Wood | 2.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,939 | 42.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 241 | 4.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,017 | 18.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,909 | 33.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,289 | 24.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,186 | 43.8% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.3% | 28.6% |
| Married | 53.4% | 41.7% |
| Separated | 3.0% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 15.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 13.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
33.9%
Some college, no degree
24.9%
Associate's degree
12.0%
Bachelor's degree
13.0%
Graduate / professional
3.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 25 | 0.7% |
| Kindergarten | 59 | 7.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,424 | 53.2% |
| High school | 554 | 14.5% |
| College / grad school | 487 | 24.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.8%
Construction
14.7%
Retail trade
11.8%
Public administration
9.5%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Agriculture & mining
6.3%
Other services
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Professional & management
3.6%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.5% |
| Service | 13.3% |
| Sales & office | 24.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 22.0% |
| Production & transportation | 12.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.8% |
| Government | 21.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.8% |
| Carpool | 14.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.2 |
Poverty
All people
17.7%
Under 18 years
26.6%
18 and over
15.5%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
35.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.5% |
| Retirement income | 24.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 24.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.9% |
| High cholesterol | 38.1% |
| Heart disease | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 5.3% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 31.6% |
| Kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.8% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.3% |
| No physical activity | 30.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 14.3% |
| No health insurance | 21.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 82.2% |
| Visited dentist | 56.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 21.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 858 | 9.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 15.2% |
| 65 and over | 51.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.6% |
| Public insurance | 46.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,278 | 96.7% |
| Spanish | 29 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 19 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,481 | 98.1% |
| Born in same state | 11,460 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 9,537 | 82.4% |
| Foreign born | 21 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 142 | 1.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 32 | 40.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,834 | 15.8% |
| French | 846 | 7.3% |
| Italian | 409 | 3.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 27 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 20 | 0.2% |
| German | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.1% |
| Internet access | 75.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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