City

Seaboard, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Northampton County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,181Population
💰$48,696Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂59.6Median Age
🏠$77,800Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.9%Black: 60.2%Other: 1.9%Race
White37.9%
Black60.2%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
8%
18–24
6%
25–44
15%
45–64
23%
65+
23%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.83
Below Poverty19.9% ▲ 99% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
HS Graduate459 (56.4%)
Some College17 (2.1%)
Associates80 (9.8%)
Bachelors179 (22%)
Graduate Degree79 (9.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 56.4%Some College: 2.1%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 22%Graduate: 9.7%Edu
HS Grad56.4%
Some College2.1%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors22.0%
Graduate9.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.9%Renter: 28.1%Tenure
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,696 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$77,800 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$532/mo
Total Housing Units801
Vacant Units154

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
54%
About Seaboard, NC

Seaboard is a city in North Carolina, located in Northampton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,181 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.6 years.

Economically, Seaboard is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,696 is below the national average. Approximately 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Seaboard is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $77,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $532 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Seaboard is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (60.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Seaboard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27876 1,181 $48,696 $77,800 $532 3.1% 31.7% 71.9%