ZIP Code 27810 in Belhaven, NC

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Belhaven, North Carolina
County:Beaufort County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:02:51 PM
Population:3,439 [See All]
Area Code:252
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:35.5639, -76.5047
Land Area:202.47 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 27810 has 3,439 residents and 1,634 households (average 2.10 persons per household). The median age is 52.7 years, significantly older than the state (39.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.5% male and 50.5% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.5%). Largest groups are White (68.6%, higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (23.4%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:3,439Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:3,637Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:4,298Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:17.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$47,171Source: Census ACS
Households:1,634Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$187,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.10Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.10Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--4,3103,9434,1754,3184,3384,2264,5104,0744,0453,6793,7943,7363,637
Decennial Census4,377------------------3,439------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 52.7

Male Median Age: 52.1

Female Median Age: 53.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male69711081147467647264103102150187146133934640
Female61758591606761949495115158141157159975670
Total130146193205134134125166158198217308328303292190102110
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,35866.42%
Black:80422.65%
Hispanic:*2115.94%
Asian:90.25%
American Indian:120.34%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:1564.39%
Total:3,550100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1,70349.52%52.1 years
Females:1,73650.48%53.4 years
Total:3,439100%52.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:3,54797.53%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:90.25%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:431.18%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:382.23%
Total Population:3,637100%
Total Native Population:3,55697.77%
Total Foreign-born Population:812.23%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $47,171, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $12,610 (36.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,338. Family households earn a median of $61,036 versus $24,167 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,869). By gender, male median income is $48,547 and female is $31,719, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $16,828 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 41.1%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.5%, which is considerably above the state rate (4.7%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$34,561$31,989$34,414$40,442$36,521$40,966$40,574$40,125$40,833$42,904$40,052$41,184$47,171
Median Family Income$45,921$44,647$43,937$52,036$44,706$52,383$49,079$52,212$52,101$60,341$39,946$57,806$61,036
Median NonFamily Income$14,535$14,472$14,590$14,507$14,673$14,755$14,891$14,964$16,850$15,933$21,667$24,556$24,167
Median Male Income$36,352$37,148$34,489$41,000$40,342$40,927$47,708$50,240$52,638$53,525$55,323$50,560$48,547
Median Female Income$31,932$27,396$31,867$33,051$30,718$32,477$35,484$31,949$30,604$30,594$21,815$24,429$31,719
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1,17037.62%
Unemployed:1083.47%
Not In Labor Force:1,83258.91%
Total:3,110100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:34529.49%
Service:24821.20%
Sales and Office:24721.11%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:17615.04%
Production, transportation, and material moving:15413.16%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,170100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $187,500, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $83,700 (80.64%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,900. The median gross rent is $1,057, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $427 (67.78%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $361. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.33% (32.21% with a mortgage, 67.79% free-and-clear) and renters 23.67% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 37.74%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$103,800$104,200$111,100$108,800$88,900$109,300$125,600$123,500$172,600$195,300$194,300$169,400$187,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:3910.08%
$500 to $999:8221.19%
$1,000 to $1,499:16041.34%
$1,500 to $1,999:30.78%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:71.81%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:9624.81%
Total:387100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$630$640$649$800$583$618$670$684$696$712$1,015$976$1,057
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):40224.59%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):84651.74%
Renter Occupied:38723.67%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,635100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,63562.26%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):99137.74%
Total Housing Units:2,626100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,88571.78%
Multi-Family Units:1154.38%
Other Units:62623.84%
Total Housing Units:2,626100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 23.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 82.40%, which is markedly below the state rate (89.70%). The uninsured rate is 9.20%, which is on par with the state rate (10.40%). Public coverage is 58.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (35.40%). The share of people in poverty is 17.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 2.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.60 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.35%). College enrollment is 21.75%, which is on par with the state rate (27.10%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1224.36%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:37013.21%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):83929.95%
Some college, no degree:55019.64%
Associate's degree:2739.75%
Bachelor's degree:49217.57%
Graduate or professional degree:1555.53%
Total:2,801100%
High school or higher:2,30982.43%
Bachelor's degree or higher:64723.10%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:2,06845.74%
Public Insurance:2,11846.85%
No Insurance:3357.41%
Total:4,521100%
Has Health Insurance:4,18692.59%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty15.1%18.0%17.6%16.3%18.5%15.2%20.5%20.6%18.2%18.4%21.2%14.4%17.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:234.10%
Kindergarten:254.46%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):23241.35%
High school (grades 9-12):15928.34%
College or graduate school:12221.75%
Total:561100%
Early Childhood:488.56%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):41674.15%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 27810 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 105 business establishments, employing about 697 people with an annual payroll of $22,513,000. USPS data shows 2,047 residential mailboxes and 135 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,047Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:135Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,515Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,823Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:105Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$5,338,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$22,513,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:697Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 27810 is located in Beaufort County, North Carolina, within the Washington, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 47820) and North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 44,597 people, about 7.71% of whom live in ZIP Code 27810. It covers 202.47 sq mi of land and a water area of 52.714 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Washington, NCSource: Census
CBSA Number:47820Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:44,597Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:202.47 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:52.714 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:7810.08 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3704640Source: Census
Place Name:Belhaven town; North CarolinaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


27811 | | 27809

Schools in ZIP Code 27810


We could not locate which school district 27810 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Northeast Elementary 21000 US Hwy 264 East
Pinetown, NC 27865
District: Beaufort County SchoolsNearby
Northside High 7868 Free Union Church Road
Pinetown, NC 27865
District: Beaufort County SchoolsNearby
Bath Elementary 110 S King Street
Bath, NC 27808
District: Beaufort County SchoolsNearby
S W Snowden Elementary 693 North 7th Street
Aurora, NC 27806
District: Beaufort County SchoolsNearby
Beaufort Co Early College High 5337 Hwy 264 East
Washington, NC 27889
District: Beaufort County SchoolsNearby
Pungo Christian Academy 983 W Main St
Belhaven, NC 27810
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 27810


Beaufort County Community College 5337 US Highway 264 East
Washington, NC 27889
Type: Post Secondary
Martin Community College 1161 Kehukee Pk Rd
Williamston, NC 27892-9988
Type: Post Secondary
Pamlico Community College 5049 Hwy 306 South
Grantsboro, NC 28529
Type: Post Secondary
Craven Community College 800 College Ct
New Bern, NC 28562-4900
Type: Post Secondary
East Carolina University East 5th Street
Greenville, NC 27858-4353
Type: Post Secondary
Alexander Paul Institute Of Hair Design 1011 Charles Blvd Ste A
Greenville, NC 27858-3344
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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