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Belhaven, NC
Town in Beaufort County, North Carolina.
Population
1,577
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
992
ZIP codes
0
Belhaven and its ZIP codes
Belhaven at a glance
- Belhaven is about 4.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $32,644, 55% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,000 (64% below North Carolina) and median rent is $929 a month.
Local data for Belhaven, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Belhaven, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,644
Poverty rate
40.3%
Median home value
$103,000
Median rent
$929/mo
Homeownership
53.3%
Bachelor's or higher
12.6%
Median age
48.7
Average commute
33.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (88), Mexican Americans (76), German Americans (58).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beaufort County. PPP loans are for Belhaven.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,445
16,255 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$433M
FY 2026, $9,699 per person
How people get to work
Belhaven, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.9%
Average one-way commute: 33.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belhaven, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
467
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,915
13.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
52.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belhaven, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
22.2%
U.S. 12.1% +10.1 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near Belhaven
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PantegoTown | 3.8 mi | 0.8 |
| BathTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| BayviewCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| PinetownCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| AuroraTown | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Swan QuarterCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.9 |
| HobuckenCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.1 |
| River RoadCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.1 |
| FairfieldCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 7 |
| Washington ParkTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| PlymouthTown | 23 mi | 4 |
| RoperTown | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| MesicTown | 23 mi | 1 |
| WashingtonCity | 24 mi | 8.2 |
| JamesvilleTown | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| Cypress LandingCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belhaven, NC in?
- Belhaven is in Beaufort County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Belhaven, NC?
- About 1,577 people live in Belhaven, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belhaven?
- Nearby places include Pantego (3.8 mi), Bath (12 mi), Bayview (12 mi), Pinetown (14 mi), Aurora (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023