Washington County, NC ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes cover all or part of Washington County, North Carolina: 27962, 27970, 27928 and 27860. The Census Bureau counts 10,812 residents in the county, with a median household income of $41,813 and a median home value of $125,900. Median household income ranges from $37,578 in 27970 to $65,625 in 27928. Its largest communities include Plymouth, Roper and Creswell.
Washington County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 10,812 |
| Households | 4,744 |
| Median household income | $41,813 |
| Median home value | $125,900 |
| Median age | 48.8 |
| Median rent | $743 |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 12,862 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 5,412 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $37,578 (27970) to $65,625 (27928) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $45,421 |
| Homeowners | 69.5% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.4% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 13 routes, 5,663 homes (4 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Washington County: 27928 ($65,625)
- Most residents: 27962 (7,043 people)
- Highest homeownership: 27928 (79.5% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 27928 (37.7% of households)
- Most new movers: 27970 (25.3% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 27860 (31.4 years)
- Highest median home value: 27860 ($145,300)
Every ZIP code in Washington County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27962 | Plymouth | 7,043 | 2,920 | $41,774 | $114,500 | 67.3% | 33.3% | 4.3% | 6 | 3,249 | 93% of its land |
| 27970 | Roper | 2,439 | 1,353 | $37,578 | $132,200 | 68.8% | 20.8% | 25.3% | 3 | 1,201 | 100% of its land |
| 27928 | Creswell | 1,834 | 645 | $65,625 | $143,500 | 79.5% | 37.7% | 5.5% | 2 | 736 | 69% of its land |
| 27860 | Pantego | 1,546 | 494 | $62,083 | $145,300 | 71.7% | 27.1% | 20.7% | 2 | 834 | 30% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Washington County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Plymouth — 3,250 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Roper — 384 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Creswell — 217 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Washington County, NC?
- 27962, 27970, 27928 and 27860. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Washington County?
- 10,812 residents in 4,744 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Washington County?
- $41,813 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $37,578 (27970) to $65,625 (27928).
- Which Washington County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 27928, at $65,625, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Washington County?
- For the 4 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 13 carrier routes reaching 5,663 residential and 357 business mailboxes.
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