City

Edenton, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Chowan County  ·  North Carolina

👥12,784Population
💰$54,962Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$206,700Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓39.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.9%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 34.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.8%Race
White58.9%
Hispanic3.8%
Black34.2%
Asian0.1%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty21.6% ▲ 116% above avg
College Grads39.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma69 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,886 (34.7%)
Some College971 (11.7%)
Associates1,094 (13.2%)
Bachelors1,049 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree2,245 (27%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 27%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College11.7%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate27.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.4%Renter: 32.6%Tenure
Owner67.4%
Renter32.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,962 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$206,700 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$790/mo
Total Housing Units6,550
Vacant Units1,171

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Edenton, NC

Edenton is a city in North Carolina, located in Chowan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,784 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Edenton is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,962 is below the national average. Approximately 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Edenton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $206,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $790 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Edenton is moderately educated. 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (58.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Edenton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27932 12,784 $54,962 $206,700 $790 6.6% 39.6% 67.4%