City

Belhaven, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Beaufort County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,637Population
💰$47,171Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂54.6Median Age
🏠$187,500Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓38.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 73% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.6%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 19.7%Other: 0.3%Race
White73.6%
Hispanic4.7%
Black19.7%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
15%
45–64
32%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty25.9% ▲ 159% above avg
College Grads38.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 73% above avg
No HS Diploma26 (1.1%)
HS Graduate703 (30.2%)
Some College379 (16.3%)
Associates326 (14%)
Bachelors273 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree618 (26.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 26.6%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College16.3%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate26.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.3%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,171 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$187,500 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,057/mo
Total Housing Units2,626
Vacant Units991

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Belhaven, NC

Belhaven is a city in North Carolina, located in Beaufort County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,637 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.6 years.

Economically, Belhaven is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,171 is below the national average. Approximately 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Belhaven is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,057 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Belhaven is moderately educated. 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (73.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Belhaven
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27810 3,637 $47,171 $187,500 $1,057 8.5% 38.3% 76.3%