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Grantsboro, NC

Town in Pamlico County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28529.

Population

645

Land area

3.9sq mi

People per sq mi

167

ZIP codes

1

Grantsboro and its ZIP codes

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Grantsboro at a glance

  • The median household income is $54,583, 25% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,800 (47% below North Carolina) and median rent is $838 a month.

Local data for Grantsboro, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Grantsboro, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$54,583

Poverty rate

24.3%

Median home value

$153,800

Median rent

$838/mo

Homeownership

75.8%

Bachelor's or higher

15.6%

Median age

49.3

Average commute

32.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (62), Irish Americans (41), German Americans (29).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pamlico County. PPP loans are for Grantsboro.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Sep 2026, -0.5 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

$1.1M

25 loans, 246 jobs reported

Pamlico County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Grantsboro, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.5%
  • Carpooled6.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home13.2%

Average one-way commute: 32.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Grantsboro, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Grantsboro, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.4%

U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts

Diabetes

15.6%

U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts

Smoking

17.3%

U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.3%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

ZIP codes in Grantsboro

1 in or overlapping Grantsboro. Population shown

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Cities near Grantsboro

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AllianceTown2.9 mi2.1
BayboroTown4.3 mi1.9
StonewallTown6 mi1.7
Fairfield HarbourCensus-designated place8.2 mi2.9
ArapahoeTown9.1 mi2.2
BridgetonTown9.8 mi2
VandemereTown11 mi1.5
AuroraTown11 mi0.9
James CityCensus-designated place11 mi7.7
Minnesott BeachTown11 mi3.5
MesicTown11 mi1
OrientalTown12 mi1.4
Neuse ForestCensus-designated place14 mi3.2
New BernCity14 mi28.7
Trent WoodsTown15 mi3
Cherry BranchCensus-designated place15 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Grantsboro, NC in?
Grantsboro is in Pamlico County, North Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Grantsboro, NC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Grantsboro include 28529.
What is the population of Grantsboro, NC?
About 645 people live in Grantsboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Grantsboro?
Nearby places include Alliance (2.9 mi), Bayboro (4.3 mi), Stonewall (6 mi), Fairfield Harbour (8.2 mi), Arapahoe (9.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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