City

Arapahoe, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Pamlico County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,452Population
💰$62,917Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂57.8Median Age
🏠$261,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓41.8%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊9.7%Unemployment▲ 98% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.8%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 13.8%Other: 4.7%Race
White75.8%
Hispanic5.2%
Black13.8%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
7%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
35%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.99
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment9.7% ▲ 98% above avg
No HS Diploma25 (2.2%)
HS Graduate376 (32.7%)
Some College94 (8.2%)
Associates174 (15.1%)
Bachelors146 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree334 (29.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 29.1%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College8.2%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate29.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,917 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$261,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,102/mo
Total Housing Units1,029
Vacant Units301

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Arapahoe, NC

Arapahoe is a city in North Carolina, located in Pamlico County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,452 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.8 years.

Economically, Arapahoe is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,917 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Arapahoe is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $261,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,102 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Arapahoe is well-educated. 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.83%).

Arapahoe, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Arapahoe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28510 1,452 $62,917 $261,300 $1,102 9.7% 41.8% 79.8%