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Arrowhead Beach, NC
Census-designated place in Chowan County, North Carolina.
Population
1,242
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,029
ZIP codes
0
Arrowhead Beach and its ZIP codes
Arrowhead Beach at a glance
- Arrowhead Beach is about 9.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,667 a year, 8% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $198,200 (31% below North Carolina).
Housing and community stats
Arrowhead Beach, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,667
Poverty rate
39.9%
Median home value
$198,200
Homeownership
94.9%
Bachelor's or higher
11.6%
Median age
33.0
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (145), German Americans (96), Mexican Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chowan County. PPP loans are for Arrowhead Beach.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,286
5,060 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,700
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $9,440 per person
How people get to work
Arrowhead Beach, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.5%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home24.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arrowhead Beach, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
197
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
246
3.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 34°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arrowhead Beach, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Arrowhead Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Chowan BeachCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.2 |
| ColerainTown | 4 mi | 0.3 |
| HarrellsvilleTown | 7.2 mi | 0.3 |
| EdentonTown | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| PowellsvilleTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| GatesvilleTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| HertfordTown | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| WinfallTown | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| CofieldVillage | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| AskewvilleTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Cape ColonyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| SunburyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| AhoskieTown | 17 mi | 4.4 |
| WintonTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| WindsorTown | 21 mi | 2.8 |
| AulanderTown | 23 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arrowhead Beach, NC in?
- Arrowhead Beach is in Chowan County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Arrowhead Beach, NC?
- About 1,242 people live in Arrowhead Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arrowhead Beach?
- Nearby places include Chowan Beach (1.1 mi), Colerain (4 mi), Harrellsville (7.2 mi), Edenton (12 mi), Powellsville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023