City

Bayboro, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Pamlico County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,759Population
💰$31,857Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂50.2Median Age
🏠$137,000Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓17.9%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.1% Female 39.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.7%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 51.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.2%Race
White41.7%
Hispanic2.7%
Black51.1%
Asian0.2%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
28%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads17.9% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.3%)
HS Graduate623 (30.8%)
Some College423 (20.9%)
Associates606 (30%)
Bachelors135 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree227 (11.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 30.8%Some College: 20.9%Associates: 30%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 11.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad30.8%
Some College20.9%
Associates30.0%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate11.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.6%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,857 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$137,000 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$598/mo
Total Housing Units1,330
Vacant Units432

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Bayboro, NC

Bayboro is a city in North Carolina, located in Pamlico County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,759 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.2 years.

Economically, Bayboro is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,857 is well below the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bayboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $598 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bayboro is less-educated. 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (51.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bayboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28515 2,759 $31,857 $137,000 $598 2.8% 17.9% 74.6%