Pamlico County GIS Maps

Home » North Carolina » Pamlico County

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.

Open the Interactive Parcel Viewer Open the Interactive Parcel Viewer

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▾
Pamlico County in North Carolina

County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.

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%
Download all Pamlico County parcels.

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%
Download all zip code data

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%
Download all school district data

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
Download Pamlico County business listings

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.

Get the Full Pamlico County Data Package

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

Paid packages support commercial use, client work, and derived outputs. Some package contents may include source-specific attribution or provider notices. See Licensing & Data Source Notices.

Get the Pamlico County Package + Parcels — $49

One-time · instant download · 30-day refund guarantee · See full package details

Preview a Live Package Demo

See exactly what is included in a county data package. Inspect how files are organized, the interactive data explorer and how maps and analytics are laid out. The demo loads a real sample package from North Carolina — explore the full structure before you buy.

No email or download required. Opens in a preview window on this page.