Checked
Arapahoe, NC
Town in Pamlico County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28510.
Population
397
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
183
ZIP codes
1
Arapahoe and its ZIP codes
Local data for Arapahoe, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pamlico County. PPP loans are for Arapahoe.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,986
4,072 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,634
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $10,692 per person
PPP loans
$507K
16 loans, 65 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Arapahoe, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
199
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,805
26.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 34°F
58.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arapahoe, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Arapahoe
1 in or overlapping Arapahoe. Population shown
Cities near Arapahoe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesott BeachTown | 2.2 mi | 3.5 |
| Cherry BranchCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Neuse ForestCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.2 |
| OrientalTown | 7.9 mi | 1.4 |
| Fairfield HarbourCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2.9 |
| AllianceTown | 8.8 mi | 2.1 |
| HavelockCity | 8.8 mi | 17.1 |
| GrantsboroTown | 9.1 mi | 3.9 |
| StonewallTown | 9.4 mi | 1.7 |
| BayboroTown | 9.7 mi | 1.9 |
| James CityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.7 |
| BridgetonTown | 15 mi | 2 |
| VandemereTown | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Brices CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.8 |
| Trent WoodsTown | 16 mi | 3 |
| MesicTown | 16 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arapahoe, NC in?
- Arapahoe is in Pamlico County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Arapahoe, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Arapahoe include 28510.
- What is the population of Arapahoe, NC?
- About 397 people live in Arapahoe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arapahoe?
- Nearby places include Minnesott Beach (2.2 mi), Cherry Branch (6.2 mi), Neuse Forest (7.5 mi), Oriental (7.9 mi), Fairfield Harbour (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023