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Severn, NC
Town in Northampton County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27877.
Population
158
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
156
ZIP codes
1
Severn and its ZIP codes
Severn at a glance
- Severn is 29% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Severn, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northampton County. PPP loans are for Severn.
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
PPP loans
$60.98K
4 loans, 19 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Severn, 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
88° / 29°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Severn, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Severn
1 in or overlapping Severn. Population shown
Cities near Severn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Boykins, VATown | 4.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Branchville, VATown | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| ConwayTown | 5.8 mi | 1.8 |
| MurfreesboroTown | 7.1 mi | 2.3 |
| MilwaukeeCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Newsoms, VATown | 8.4 mi | 0.5 |
| ComoTown | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| WoodlandTown | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| LaskerTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Capron, VATown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| SeaboardTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| Southampton Meadows, VACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Courtland, VATown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| JacksonTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| WintonTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Rich SquareTown | 17 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Severn, NC in?
- Severn is in Northampton County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Severn, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Severn include 27877.
- What is the population of Severn, NC?
- About 158 people live in Severn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Severn?
- Nearby places include Boykins, VA (4.3 mi), Branchville, VA (5 mi), Conway (5.8 mi), Murfreesboro (7.1 mi), Milwaukee (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023