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Northampton County, NC
10 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in Northampton County, North Carolina.
Population
16,931
Land area
537sq mi
People per sq mi
32
ZIP codes
12
Cities and towns in Northampton County
Northampton County at a glance
- Northampton County is 86% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,086 a year, 31% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,500 (60% below North Carolina) and median rent is $758 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Gaston (912), Rich Square (880) and Conway (832).
Local data for Northampton County, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Northampton County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,086
Poverty rate
21.1%
Median home value
$114,500
Prices -16.7% in a year
Median rent
$758/mo
Homeownership
74.6%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
52.0
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (503), German Americans (469), Mexican Americans (209).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,980
4,699 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,819
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$160M
FY 2026, $9,145 per person
PPP loans
$16.7M
380 loans, 2,128 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$44.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Northampton County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.6%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Northampton County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
278
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Northampton County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
20.3%
U.S. 12.1% +8.2 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Northampton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Northampton County, NC?
- Gaston is the largest city or town in Northampton County, with about 912 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Northampton County?
- Northampton County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 27820, 27831, 27832, 27842, 27845.
- What is the population of Northampton County, NC?
- About 16,931 people live in Northampton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Northampton County?
- Northampton County borders Halifax County, Hertford County, Warren County, Southampton County, VA, Bertie County, Brunswick County, VA, Greensville County, VA.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023