City

Bath, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Beaufort County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,976Population
💰$86,644Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂50.6Median Age
🏠$384,500Median Home Value▲ 38% above avg
🎓49.2%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊0.1%Unemployment▼ 98% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 2.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.7%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic4.7%
Black2.1%
Asian0.3%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
2%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads49.2% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment0.1% ▼ 98% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (1.5%)
HS Graduate362 (22.9%)
Some College193 (12.2%)
Associates224 (14.2%)
Bachelors306 (19.4%)
Graduate Degree470 (29.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 22.9%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 19.4%Graduate: 29.8%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad22.9%
Some College12.2%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors19.4%
Graduate29.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,644 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$384,500 ▲ 38% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,237/mo
Total Housing Units1,420
Vacant Units479

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
60%
About Bath, NC

Bath is a city in North Carolina, located in Beaufort County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,976 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.6 years.

Economically, Bath is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,644 is near the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bath is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $384,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,237 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bath is well-educated. 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.21%).

Bath, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Bath
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27808 1,976 $86,644 $384,500 $1,237 0.1% 49.2% 83.2%