City

Camden, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Camden County  ·  North Carolina

👥4,903Population
💰$80,727Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$300,100Median Home Value▲ 8% above avg
🎓43.5%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.9%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 7.3%Asian: 1%Other: 8.8%Race
White80.9%
Hispanic1.2%
Black7.3%
Asian1.0%
Other8.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
25%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads43.5% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 33% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.7%)
HS Graduate647 (21.6%)
Some College540 (18.1%)
Associates480 (16.1%)
Bachelors410 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree891 (29.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 21.6%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 29.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad21.6%
Some College18.1%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate29.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.5%Renter: 25.5%Tenure
Owner74.5%
Renter25.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,727 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$300,100 ▲ 8% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,216/mo
Total Housing Units2,109
Vacant Units245

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
56%
About Camden, NC

Camden is a city in North Carolina, located in Camden County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,903 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Camden is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,727 is near the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Camden is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $300,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,216 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Camden is well-educated. 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Camden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27921 4,903 $80,727 $300,100 $1,216 6.5% 43.5% 74.5%