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Plymouth, NC
Town in Washington County, North Carolina.
Population
3,250
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
807
ZIP codes
0
Plymouth and its ZIP codes
Plymouth at a glance
- Plymouth is about 3.7 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $34,521, 52% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,000 (70% below North Carolina) and median rent is $728 a month.
Local data for Plymouth, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Plymouth, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,521
Poverty rate
29.9%
Median home value
$87,000
Median rent
$728/mo
Homeownership
55.9%
Bachelor's or higher
8.1%
Median age
48.6
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (60), Italian Americans (32), Irish Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Plymouth.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,248
3,065 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,780
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$100M
FY 2026, $9,133 per person
How people get to work
Plymouth, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled17.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home2.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Plymouth, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
200
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
199
3.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 34°F
54.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Plymouth, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.1%
U.S. 33.3% +14.8 pts
Diabetes
23.5%
U.S. 12.1% +11.4 pts
Smoking
22.3%
U.S. 12.8% +9.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near Plymouth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RoperTown | 7.7 mi | 0.9 |
| JamesvilleTown | 8.9 mi | 1.5 |
| WindsorTown | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| Cape ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| EdentonTown | 17 mi | 5.4 |
| WilliamstonTown | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| PinetownCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| PantegoTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| CreswellTown | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| AskewvilleTown | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Bear GrassTown | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| BelhavenTown | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| EverettsTown | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| ColerainTown | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| Chowan BeachCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| Arrowhead BeachCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plymouth, NC in?
- Plymouth is in Washington County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Plymouth, NC?
- About 3,250 people live in Plymouth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plymouth?
- Nearby places include Roper (7.7 mi), Jamesville (8.9 mi), Windsor (14 mi), Cape Colony (15 mi), Edenton (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023