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Oriental, NC
Town in Pamlico County, North Carolina.
Population
873
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
610
ZIP codes
0
Oriental and its ZIP codes
Oriental at a glance
- Oriental is about 2.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,880, 20% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $422,900 (46% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,138 a month.
Local data for Oriental, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oriental, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,880
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$422,900
Median rent
$1,138/mo
Homeownership
84.4%
Bachelor's or higher
51.0%
Median age
69.6
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (181), Irish Americans (106), Scottish Americans (29).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pamlico County. PPP loans are for Oriental.
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
How people get to work
Oriental, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.9%
- Carpooled1.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.7%
- Bicycle2.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.1%
- Worked from home23.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oriental, 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 Oriental, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
10.1%
U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Oriental
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StonewallTown | 7.7 mi | 1.7 |
| ArapahoeTown | 7.9 mi | 2.2 |
| Minnesott BeachTown | 8.3 mi | 3.5 |
| BayboroTown | 9.4 mi | 1.9 |
| AllianceTown | 9.7 mi | 2.1 |
| Cherry BranchCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| VandemereTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| MesicTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| GrantsboroTown | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| HavelockCity | 15 mi | 17.1 |
| Neuse ForestCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| Fairfield HarbourCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| HobuckenCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.1 |
| James CityCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.7 |
| AuroraTown | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| DavisCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oriental, NC in?
- Oriental is in Pamlico County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Oriental, NC?
- About 873 people live in Oriental, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oriental?
- Nearby places include Stonewall (7.7 mi), Arapahoe (7.9 mi), Minnesott Beach (8.3 mi), Bayboro (9.4 mi), Alliance (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023