City

Pantego, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Beaufort County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,349Population
💰$58,750Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂31.5Median Age
🏠$110,900Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.1%Hispanic: 19.9%Black: 22.1%Race
White57.1%
Hispanic19.9%
Black22.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.4%)
HS Graduate320 (44.2%)
Some College102 (14.1%)
Associates90 (12.4%)
Bachelors127 (17.5%)
Graduate Degree82 (11.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 44.2%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 17.5%Graduate: 11.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad44.2%
Some College14.1%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors17.5%
Graduate11.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.3%Renter: 28.7%Tenure
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,750 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$110,900 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$963/mo
Total Housing Units746
Vacant Units300

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Pantego, NC

Pantego is a city in North Carolina, located in Beaufort County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,349 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.5 years.

Economically, Pantego is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,750 is below the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pantego is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $963 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pantego is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pantego
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27860 1,349 $58,750 $110,900 $963 1.3% 28.9% 71.3%