County

Pasquotank County, NC

3 ZIP codes  ·  1 cities  ·  North Carolina

👥40,878Population
💰$64,039Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$223,400Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓39.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.8%Hispanic: 5.9%Black: 34.6%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.8%Race
White53.8%
Hispanic5.9%
Black34.6%
Asian1.2%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads39.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma447 (1.7%)
HS Graduate6,459 (25.1%)
Some College3,686 (14.3%)
Associates4,931 (19.1%)
Bachelors2,970 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree7,287 (28.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 25.1%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 28.3%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad25.1%
Some College14.3%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate28.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.1%Renter: 34.9%Tenure
Owner65.1%
Renter34.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,039 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$223,400 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,146/mo
Total Housing Units17,591
Vacant Units2,171

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
56%
About Pasquotank County, NC

Pasquotank County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 3 ZIP codes. The county has an estimated population of 40,878 residents. With a median age of 39.1, it is a middle-aged county.

Pasquotank County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $64,039 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 9.4% is near the national average.

Housing in Pasquotank County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $223,400 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,146. Homeownership rates are high at 65.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Pasquotank County are majority White (53.77%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Pasquotank County, NC is a solidly middle-class 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 Pasquotank County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
27909 Elizabeth City 40,878 $64,039 $223,400 $1,146 6.4% 39.8%

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