Plymouth, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27962

Washington County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 14, 2026

7,792
34/sq mi: $41,774
Median income: $114,500
Median home value: 13.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Plymouth pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 14th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 34
people per sq mi: 67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27962 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27962 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 230.5 square miles in Plymouth, Washington County, North Carolina. The area is home to 7,792 residents, producing a population density of 34 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 27962 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27962 sits at $41,774 (40% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $26,857. The poverty rate stands at 25.0% and the unemployment rate at 11.1%. On housing, the median home value is $114,500 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $720 per month, and 67.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27962 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 27962 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 27962

Retail trade

35
Health care and social assistance

32
Other services (except public administration)

23
Accommodation and food services

18
Manufacturing

10

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27962, Plymouth, NC · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-14 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,792

Population

230.5

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27962?

46.9

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 45.1%

African American 52.1%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$41,774

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$26,857

Per Capita Income

25.0%

Poverty Rate

11.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27962 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$41,774 7th percentile higher than 7% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,614

Total Housing Units

2,920

Occupied Units

694

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.3%

Renter 32.7%

$114,500

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$720

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+31.3%

YoY Change (2022)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27962 have increased 31.3% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2017	-13.9%	110
2018	+8.7%	119
2020	—	139
2021	+3.5%	144
2022	+31.3%	189

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 163 business establishments in ZIP 27962, employing approximately 2,163 people with a combined annual payroll of $106,732,000.

163

Businesses

2,163

Employees

$106.7M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	35	21.5%
Health care and social assistance	32	19.6%
Other services (except public administration)	23	14.1%
Accommodation and food services	18	11.0%
Manufacturing	10	6.1%
Finance and insurance	7	4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	6	3.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	5	3.1%
Wholesale trade	5	3.1%
Transportation and warehousing	5	3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	5	3.1%
Construction	3	1.8%
Information	3	1.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing	3	1.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 27962 vs 27860 →

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
27860	Pantego, NC	2,246	10.2 mi

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Washington County Plymouth, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27962 in? ▼

ZIP code 27962 (Plymouth) is located in Washington County, North Carolina. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-nc.

What is the population of ZIP code 27962? ▼

ZIP code 27962 in Plymouth, NC has a population of 7,792 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 27962? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 27962 is $41,774, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 27962? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 27962 is $114,500, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27962? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 27962 is African American at 52.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 27962? ▼

ZIP code 27962 has 163 business establishments employing approximately 2,163 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 27962? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27962 are: Retail trade (35), Health care and social assistance (32), Other services (except public administration) (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 27962? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27962 increased by 31.3% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

What is the education level in ZIP code 27962? ▼

In ZIP code 27962, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What is the average commute time in ZIP 27962? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27962 is 27.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27962? ▼

In ZIP code 27962, approximately 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27962? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 27962 is 25.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.