City

Plymouth, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  North Carolina

👥7,015Population
💰$42,342Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$96,500Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓22.7%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊10.6%Unemployment▲ 116% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.8%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 50.3%Other: 1.9%Race
White45.8%
Hispanic1.9%
Black50.3%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty24.0% ▲ 140% above avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment10.6% ▲ 116% above avg
No HS Diploma66 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,546 (35.8%)
Some College735 (17%)
Associates993 (23%)
Bachelors580 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree403 (9.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 17%Associates: 23%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 9.3%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College17.0%
Associates23.0%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate9.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.8%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,342 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$96,500 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$826/mo
Total Housing Units3,678
Vacant Units687

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
54%
About Plymouth, NC

Plymouth is a city in North Carolina, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,015 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Plymouth is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,342 is below the national average. Approximately 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Plymouth is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $96,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $826 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plymouth is less-educated. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (50.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Plymouth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27962 7,015 $42,342 $96,500 $826 10.6% 22.7% 68.2%