Zip code 27860: Pantego, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27860?

27860 is assigned to Pantego, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27860 in?

27860 is mostly in Beaufort County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 27860?

About 1,546 people live in 27860, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 27860?

The median household income in 27860 is $62,083.

Q: What zip codes are near 27860?

The closest zip codes to 27860 are 27962, 27810, 27865, 27928, 27808.

Residential delivery areaBeaufort CountyEastern Time

Population

1,546

Median household income

$62K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$145K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,045/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

31.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

148 sq mi

11 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 27860

27860 is a rural zip code in Pantego, North Carolina (Beaufort County), covering 148 sq mi of land. About 1,546 people live here, or 11 per square mile. The median resident is 31.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $62,083 a year, 23% below the national median of $80,734. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $145,300, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,045 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.3 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; transportation and moving goods; and production and manufacturing.

How 27860 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy44.4%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%58th of 789 in NC
Residents under 1834.6%
99th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%16th of 802 in NC
Healthcare workers21.6%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%27th of 798 in NC
Veterans9.3%
86th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%196th of 801 in NC
Government workers18.6%
79th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%217th of 798 in NC
Uninsured rate11.5%
78th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%258th of 797 in NC
Diversity index60.6
73rd
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4157th of 802 in NC
Homeownership rate71.7%
58th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%486th of 788 in NC
Poverty rate9.4%
41st
U.S. 12.5% · NC 13%543rd of 788 in NC
Residents 65 and older15.4%
41st
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%576th of 802 in NC
Median household income$62,083
24th
U.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388424th of 748 in NC
Median gross rent$1,045
24th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228281st of 688 in NC
Work from home7.9%
21st
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%469th of 799 in NC
Average commute21.3 min
19th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min650th of 771 in NC
Median earnings per worker$37,471
15th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279570th of 788 in NC
Tech workers1.1%
15th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%474th of 798 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.381
10th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477651st of 781 in NC
Median home value$145,300
9th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900620th of 757 in NC
Per capita income$24,812
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385692nd of 799 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher14.3%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%656th of 799 in NC
Self-employed workers5.5%
7th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%694th of 798 in NC
Median age31.4
6th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1733rd of 802 in NC
Rent-burdened renters23.7%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%675th of 760 in NC
Population1,546
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404645th of 802 in NC
Foreign-born residents0.2%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%718th of 802 in NC
Population density11/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi790th of 802 in NC
Unemployment rate0.8%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%693rd of 799 in NC
Broadband access72.1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%738th of 788 in NC

Measure	27860	Beaufort	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Housing vacancy	44.4%	21%	12.5%	10.1%	99th	58th of 789
Residents under 18	34.6%	19.1%	21.8%	22%	99th	16th of 802
Healthcare workers	21.6%	12.3%	9.5%	9.7%	99th	27th of 798
Veterans	9.3%	9.3%	7.4%	6.2%	86th	196th of 801
Government workers	18.6%	19.3%	13.8%	14.5%	79th	217th of 798
Uninsured rate	11.5%	9%	9.9%	8.4%	78th	258th of 797
Diversity index	60.6	50.2	58.4	61.4	73rd	157th of 802
Homeownership rate	71.7%	69.5%	66.6%	65.2%	58th	486th of 788
Poverty rate	9.4%	17.8%	13%	12.5%	41st	543rd of 788
Residents 65 and older	15.4%	25.6%	17.2%	17.2%	41st	576th of 802
Median household income	$62,083	$58,357	$72,388	$80,734	24th	424th of 748
Median gross rent	$1,045	$871	$1,228	$1,413	24th	281st of 688
Work from home	7.9%	8.9%	16.3%	15.1%	21st	469th of 799
Average commuteStrength	21.3 min	24.8 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	19th	650th of 771
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,471	$39,356	$46,279	$49,666	15th	570th of 788
Tech workers	1.1%	1.1%	3.9%	3.8%	15th	474th of 798
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.381	0.465	0.477	0.483	10th	651st of 781
Median home value	$145,300	$192,700	$288,900	$332,700	9th	620th of 757
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,812	$34,495	$41,385	$44,673	8th	692nd of 799
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.3%	21.2%	35.7%	35.7%	8th	656th of 799
Self-employed workers	5.5%	9.6%	9.8%	10%	7th	694th of 798
Median age	31.4	47.7	39.1	38.9	6th	733rd of 802
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	23.7%	51%	48.9%	51.1%	3rd	675th of 760
Population	1,546	44,499	10,730,404	334,922,499	2nd	645th of 802
Foreign-born residents	0.2%	3.6%	9.1%	14.1%	2nd	718th of 802
Population density	11/sq mi	53/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	790th of 802
Unemployment rateStrength	0.8%	3.9%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	693rd of 799
Broadband accessWeakness	72.1%	87.5%	90.1%	91%	1st	738th of 788

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

15%

Under 5

20%

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

35–44

10%

45–54

14%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

31.4

Under 18

34.6%

65 and over

15.4%

Race and ethnicity

White54%
Black22%
Hispanic22%
Asian0%
Native American0.9%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.2%

Diversity index

60.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

74.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

88%

Spanish

12%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 494
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 75.7%
Married couples: 58.7%
Living alone: 22.5%
Veterans (of adults): 9.3%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

13%

$50–75k

27%

$75–100k

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

27860

$62,083

Beaufort Co.

$58,357

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,812

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.381

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27860

$145,300

Beaufort Co.

$192,700

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27860

$1,045

Beaufort Co.

$871

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

71%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

29%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 888
Owner-occupied: 71.7%
Vacant: 44.4%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 23.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21.6%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

33%

10–19

35%

20–29

30–44

14%

45–59

60+

Average commute

21.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

0.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

22%

Transportation and moving

15%

Production

15%

Construction and repair

13%

Management

10%

Education

Legal and social services

Office and admin

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Sales

Computer and math

Business and finance

0.5%

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Industries

Health care and social assistance

31%

Manufacturing

18%

Construction

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

10%

Retail

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Other services

0.8%

Professional and technical services

0.3%

Restaurants and hotels

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$37,471

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27860	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$42,750	$74,888
Service	$14,412	$26,804
Sales and office	$11,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$50,156	$49,199
Production and transportation	$32,250	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

46%

Some college

15%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 72.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 61.9%
No internet access: 27.9%
Without health insurance: 11.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Pantego
State: North Carolina
County: Beaufort County
Center point: 35.6642° N, 76.6353° W
Land area: 148 sq mi
Water area: 5.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

27860 spans 3 counties

Beaufort County55% of land
Washington County30% of land
Hyde County15% of land

Zip codes near 27860

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27962	Plymouth, NC	10 mi	7,043	$41,774	$114,500
27810	Belhaven, NC	11 mi	3,336	$51,277	$173,900
27865	Pinetown, NC	15 mi	2,387	$72,708	$184,800
27928	Creswell, NC	15 mi	1,834	$65,625	$143,500
27808	Bath, NC	15 mi	2,220	$90,472	$372,500
27846	Jamesville, NC	16 mi	3,022	$55,147	$99,300
27875	Scranton, NC	16 mi	379	$21,991	$103,700
27970	Roper, NC	17 mi	2,439	$37,578	$132,200
27826	Fairfield, NC	23 mi	821	—	—
27889	Washington, NC	23 mi	24,371	$53,179	$194,200
27806	Aurora, NC	26 mi	2,152	$45,809	$117,000
28552	Lowland, NC	26 mi	201	$63,841	$98,800

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Questions about 27860

What city is zip code 27860?

27860 is assigned to Pantego, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27860 in?

27860 is mostly in Beaufort County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 27860?

About 1,546 people live in 27860, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27860 in?

27860 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 27860?

The median household income in 27860 is $62,083.

What zip codes are near 27860?

The closest zip codes to 27860 are 27962, 27810, 27865, 27928, 27808.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27860, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.