City

Elizabeth City, NC

3 ZIP codes  ·  Pasquotank County  ·  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 Elizabeth City, NC

Elizabeth City is a city in North Carolina, located in Pasquotank County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 40,878 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Elizabeth City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,039 is below the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Elizabeth City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $223,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,146 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elizabeth City is moderately educated. 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (53.77%).

Elizabeth City, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Elizabeth City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27909 40,878 $64,039 $223,400 $1,146 6.4% 39.8% 65.1%

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