| ZIP Code | 27860 |
|---|---|
| City | Pantego |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Beaufort County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 11 ft |
| Latitude | 35.664163 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.635302 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.5 yrs ↓ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.01 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 28.9% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 74% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 320 (44.2%) |
| Some College | 102 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 90 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 127 (17.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 82 (11.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,750 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $110,900 ▼ 60% below avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $963/mo ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 746 |
| Vacant Units | 300 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.01 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 746 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 300 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.01 |
ZIP code 27860 is located in Pantego, North Carolina, within Beaufort County. With a population of 1,349, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.5 years. Economically, 27860 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,750 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27860 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $110,900 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $963 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 27860 is majority White (57.08%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.3%. Household income has grown by 6% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27860 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 27860 in Pantego, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,349 residents, a median household income of $58,750, and a median home value of $110,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.