City

Grantsboro, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Pamlico County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,074Population
💰$67,077Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂49.5Median Age
🏠$138,100Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.6%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 7.8%Other: 1.2%Race
White83.6%
Hispanic7.2%
Black7.8%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
9%
25–44
18%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma49 (3.6%)
HS Graduate456 (33%)
Some College82 (5.9%)
Associates286 (20.7%)
Bachelors228 (16.5%)
Graduate Degree279 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 5.9%Associates: 20.7%Bachelors: 16.5%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College5.9%
Associates20.7%
Bachelors16.5%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 21.9%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,077 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$138,100 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$751/mo
Total Housing Units1,120
Vacant Units240

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Grantsboro, NC

Grantsboro is a city in North Carolina, located in Pamlico County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,074 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.5 years.

Economically, Grantsboro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,077 is near the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Grantsboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $751 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grantsboro is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grantsboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28529 2,074 $67,077 $138,100 $751 3.1% 36.7% 78.1%