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County ProfileNC

Pamlico County

Population: 12,276 · 10 ZIP codes

Demographics

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

People
Total population
12,276
People
Median age
54.1
Housing
Total households
5,456
Income
Median household income
$59,717
Housing
Total housing units
7,322
Employment
Employment rate
40.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
25.4%
Healthcare
Insured population
91.6%
County details
Local time 02:16:08(ET)
NamePamlico
Total ZIP codes10total
ZIP codes (by type)
8 Standard2 PO Box
Area code252
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates35.1475747, -76.6652684
Land area336.5 sq miles(871.6 km²)

Map of Pamlico county, North Carolina with ZIP codes

Map of Pamlico County, North Carolina and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Pamlico County

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

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Bayboro1,161$33,6361ZIPs
Oriental880$57,8801ZIPs
Merritt8641ZIPs
Alliance733$50,3411ZIPs
Grantsboro692$54,5831ZIPs
Arapahoe4161ZIPs
Vandemere246$35,8331ZIPs
Stonewall214$50,0001ZIPs
Lowland1411ZIPs
Hobucken991ZIPs

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

ZIP Codes in Pamlico County

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

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
28515Bayboro$31,7152,729
28571Oriental$63,3932,502
28529Grantsboro$65,0602,050
28510Arapahoe$58,8391,451
28556Merritt864
28587Vandemere$35,833277
28552Lowland$63,841141
28537Hobucken106
28509Alliance7
28583Stonewall

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