City

Bethel, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Pitt County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,059Population
💰$51,265Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$118,700Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓35.6%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊10.5%Unemployment▲ 114% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.3%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 50.3%Other: 4.9%Race
White41.3%
Hispanic3.3%
Black50.3%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
30%
45–64
20%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads35.6% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment10.5% ▲ 114% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.5%)
HS Graduate495 (36.3%)
Some College159 (11.7%)
Associates216 (15.9%)
Bachelors211 (15.5%)
Graduate Degree274 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 15.5%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College11.7%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors15.5%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.4%Renter: 33.6%Tenure
Owner66.4%
Renter33.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,265 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$118,700 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$792/mo
Total Housing Units1,240
Vacant Units230

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
59%
About Bethel, NC

Bethel is a city in North Carolina, located in Pitt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,059 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Bethel is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,265 is below the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bethel is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $792 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bethel is moderately educated. 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (50.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bethel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27812 2,059 $51,265 $118,700 $792 10.5% 35.6% 66.4%