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County ProfileNC

Chowan County

Population: 13,708 · 2 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
13,708
People
Median age
48.6
Housing
Total households
6,134
Income
Median household income
$53,864
Housing
Total housing units
7,190
Employment
Employment rate
53.6%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
25%
Healthcare
Insured population
91.8%
County details
Local time 02:14:17(ET)
NameChowan
Total ZIP codes2total
ZIP codes (by type)
2 Standard
Area code252
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates36.128979, -76.6027521
Land area172.7 sq miles(447.2 km²)

Map of Chowan county, North Carolina with ZIP codes

Map of Chowan County, North Carolina and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Chowan County

Compare the largest cities in Chowan County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Edenton4,460$38,4171ZIPs
Tyner1,9151ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Chowan County

Review the most populated postal areas across Chowan County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
27932Edenton$53,49011,930
27980Tyner$66,1111,915

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS