City

Chocowinity, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Beaufort County  ·  North Carolina

👥7,764Population
💰$69,902Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂48.3Median Age
🏠$169,400Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊8.7%Unemployment▲ 78% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.1% Female 54.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.1%Hispanic: 6.4%Black: 22.5%Other: 2.8%Race
White68.1%
Hispanic6.4%
Black22.5%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
24%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty18.6% ▲ 86% above avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment8.7% ▲ 78% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,479 (30.1%)
Some College678 (13.8%)
Associates1,024 (20.8%)
Bachelors673 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree1,044 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 20.8%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College13.8%
Associates20.8%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,902 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$169,400 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$826/mo
Total Housing Units3,537
Vacant Units548

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
57%
About Chocowinity, NC

Chocowinity is a city in North Carolina, located in Beaufort County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,764 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.3 years.

Economically, Chocowinity is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,902 is near the national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Chocowinity is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $826 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chocowinity is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (68.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chocowinity
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27817 7,764 $69,902 $169,400 $826 8.7% 34.9% 76.8%