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Seaboard, NC
Town in Northampton County, North Carolina.
Population
585
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
607
ZIP codes
0
Seaboard and its ZIP codes
Seaboard at a glance
- Seaboard is about 2.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $25,776 a year, 64% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,500 (68% below North Carolina) and median rent is $508 a month.
Local data for Seaboard, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Seaboard, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$25,776
Poverty rate
30.9%
Median home value
$91,500
Median rent
$508/mo
Homeownership
43.5%
Bachelor's or higher
7.7%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
32.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3), French Americans (3), Guatemalan Americans (2).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northampton County. PPP loans are for Seaboard.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -1.3 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
How people get to work
Seaboard, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 32.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Seaboard, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
278
Countywide, mostly 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Seaboard, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.2%
U.S. 33.3% +14.9 pts
Diabetes
25.7%
U.S. 12.1% +13.6 pts
Smoking
21.1%
U.S. 12.8% +8.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities near Seaboard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JacksonTown | 7.1 mi | 1 |
| GarysburgTown | 7.3 mi | 0.9 |
| South WeldonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| WeldonTown | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| GastonTown | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Branchville, VATown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Roanoke RapidsCity | 12 mi | 9.9 |
| LaskerTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| ConwayTown | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| MilwaukeeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| SevernTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| HalifaxTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Boykins, VATown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Emporia, VACity | 15 mi | 6.6 |
| South RosemaryCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.1 |
| WoodlandTown | 17 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Seaboard, NC in?
- Seaboard is in Northampton County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Seaboard, NC?
- About 585 people live in Seaboard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Seaboard?
- Nearby places include Jackson (7.1 mi), Garysburg (7.3 mi), South Weldon (10 mi), Weldon (10 mi), Gaston (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023