City

Oriental, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Pamlico County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,685Population
💰$67,961Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂63.8Median Age
🏠$365,100Median Home Value▲ 31% above avg
🎓52.4%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.1%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 12.8%Asian: 1.3%Other: 1.4%Race
White80.1%
Hispanic4.2%
Black12.8%
Asian1.3%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
6%
18–24
7%
25–44
12%
45–64
28%
65+
25%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.01
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads52.4% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma33 (1.5%)
HS Graduate363 (16.6%)
Some College242 (11.1%)
Associates404 (18.5%)
Bachelors236 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree909 (41.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 16.6%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 41.6%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad16.6%
Some College11.1%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate41.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.4%Renter: 11.6%Tenure
Owner88.4%
Renter11.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,961 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$365,100 ▲ 31% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,106/mo
Total Housing Units1,889
Vacant Units550

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
60%
About Oriental, NC

Oriental is a city in North Carolina, located in Pamlico County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,685 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.8 years.

Economically, Oriental is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,961 is near the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Oriental is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $365,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,106 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oriental is well-educated. 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oriental
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28571 2,685 $67,961 $365,100 $1,106 5.7% 52.4% 88.4%