Pamlico County GIS Maps
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Pamlico County, North Carolina, has 12,276 residents across 17,088 parcels and covers 336.5 square miles. The population declined 6.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Pamlico County is 37137.
Bayboro is the county's largest population center. Pamlico County also includes 9 zip codes, 1 public school district and 7 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Pamlico County Trends
- Population
- 12,276▾
- Median Home Value
- $209,800▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,130▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Pamlico County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Pamlico County Parcels
Pamlico County has 17,088 mapped parcels covering 214,557 acres. The median assessed value is $73,101. The median lot size is 0.92 acres. 2,297 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 10,431 distinct owner names. About 16% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside North Carolina. Owner names, mailing addresses, site addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Pamlico County Parcel viewer here.
Pamlico County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 17,088 | 100% |
| Owner name | 17,038 | 99.7% |
| Owner mailing address | 16,996 | 99.5% |
| Site address | 17,038 | 99.7% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 17,088 | 100% |
| Land value | 17,088 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 17,088 | 100% |
| Acreage | 17,088 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 17,088 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Pamlico County parcel records.
Pamlico County Population
Pamlico County had 12,276 residents in 2020. That was 6.6% lower than in 2010. Pamlico County had 658 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 36 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Bayboro, Oriental and Grantsboro.
Population Trend in Pamlico County NC
Pamlico County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Pamlico County Zip Codes
Pamlico County has 9 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Bayboro (28515), Oriental (28571) and Grantsboro (28529). Bayboro is the largest zip by population, with about 2,729 residents or 22% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 59% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Pamlico County NC
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28515 | Bayboro | 2,729 | ▾ -6.4% |
| 28571 | Oriental | 2,502 | ▾ -3.2% |
| 28529 | Grantsboro | 2,050 | ▾ -6.5% |
| 28510 | Arapahoe | 1,451 | ▾ -3.4% |
| 28556 | Merritt | 864 | ▾ -10.3% |
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Pamlico County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Pamlico County Demographics
Pamlico County has a median age of 54.1, which makes the county a little older than North Carolina overall. About 14.2% of residents are under 18, while 30.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 30.7% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 25.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.7%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Pamlico County NC
Median Age
54.1
Under 18
14.2%
Age 65+
30.7%
Bachelor's+
25.4%
Pamlico County School Districts
Pamlico County is served by 1 public school district with 1,130 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Pamlico County NC
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamlico County Schools | 1,130 | 100% | ▾ -7% |
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Pamlico County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Pamlico County Housing & Real Estate
Pamlico County has a median home value of $209,800 and a median gross rent of $909. About 83% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the North Carolina median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $433,450 and homes spent about 116 days on the market.
Pamlico County Housing Mix
Pamlico County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Pamlico County Housing Trends
Pamlico County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Pamlico County, NC
Pamlico County has 584 business listings across 228 categories. The largest categories in Pamlico County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (46, 7.9%), River (15, 2.6%), and Marina (14, 2.4%). The full Pamlico County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Pamlico County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Pamlico County, NC
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 46 | 7.9% |
| River | 15 | 2.6% |
| Marina | 14 | 2.4% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 11 | 1.9% |
| Real Estate | 10 | 1.7% |
| Baptist Church | 10 | 1.7% |
| Religious Organization | 9 | 1.5% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 9 | 1.5% |
| Beauty Salons | 8 | 1.4% |
| Contractors | 8 | 1.4% |
Pamlico County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| River Neuse Suites | Accommodation | Oriental |
| Town of Vandemere | Active Life | Vandemere |
| Forrest Farm Supply | Agriculture | Bayboro |
| Pamlico County Rescue Squad | Ambulance And Ems Services | Bayboro |
| Village Food Emporium | American Restaurants | Oriental |
| Old Tater Barn Trading Post | Antique Store | Oriental |
| Arlington Place | Apartments | Arapahoe |
| Broad Strokes Gallery | Art Gallery | Oriental |
| The Potters Market | Arts And Crafts | Alliance |
| River Dunes Weddings | Arts And Entertainment | Oriental |
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Pamlico County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Pamlico County Basemaps
Pamlico County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Pamlico County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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