County

Camden County, NC

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  North Carolina

👥10,046Population
💰$87,310Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$289,931Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓39.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.4%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 8.9%Asian: 0.8%Other: 7.3%Race
White78.4%
Hispanic3.3%
Black8.9%
Asian0.8%
Other7.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads39.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma45 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,036 (31%)
Some College936 (14.3%)
Associates996 (15.2%)
Bachelors866 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree1,688 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College14.3%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,310 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$289,930 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,216/mo
Total Housing Units3,960
Vacant Units278

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
56%
About Camden County, NC

Camden County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 10,046 residents. With a median age of 41.62, it is a middle-aged county.

Camden County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $87,310 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 4.6% is well below the national average.

Housing in Camden County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $289,930 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,216. Homeownership rates are high at 85.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Camden County are primarily White (78.38%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Camden County, NC is a middle-income area in North Carolina. The 3 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Camden County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
27921 Camden 4,903 $80,727 $300,100 $1,216 6.5% 43.5%
27974 Shiloh 906 $78,396 $167,700 8.6% 24.1%
27976 South Mills 4,237 $96,835 $304,300 1.7% 37.6%