27889 ZIP Code
Washington, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27889 |
| City/Town: | Washington |
| County: | Beaufort |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,515 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,382 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,638 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,727 |
| Median Home Value: | $159,800 |
| Land Area: | 176.1 sq miles
456.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 12.2 sq miles
31.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.5804, -77.0250 |
Population Information (27889 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,515 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,623 | 47.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,892 | 52.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,214 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,205 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,297 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,344 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,415 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,511 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,510 | 10.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,220 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,793 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,171 | 8.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,211 | 13.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,926 | 7.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 698 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27889 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $159,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $823 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,727 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,813 | 85.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,914 | 15.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,798 | 62.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,015 | 37.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27889 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,040 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,035 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,588 | 8.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,263 | 29.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,590 | 25.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,031 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,259 | 12.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,274 | 7.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27889 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,382 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,316 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,936 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,638 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27889 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,187 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,539 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 634 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,265 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,908 | 75.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,022 | 19.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 592 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27889 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,040 | 65.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,723 | 27.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 87 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 541 | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,105 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 799 | 3.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,236 | 9.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,512 | 6.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 276 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 15 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 433 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27889 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 525 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 883 | 8.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,428 | 13.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,142 | 10.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,470 | 13.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,157 | 19.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 954 | 8.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,079 | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 703 | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 472 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27889 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,820 | 83.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 559 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 68 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 188 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 822 | 7.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27889 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 125 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,128 | 10.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,627 | 15.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 166 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 818 | 7.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 279 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 118 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 636 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 784 | 7.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,412 | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 662 | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 897 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 887 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27889 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (27889 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,387 | 87.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,294 | 58.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,022 | 45.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,746 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27889 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,247 | 67.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,282 | 39.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,783 | 25.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 819 | 7.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 178 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,798 | 16.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27889 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,660 | 60.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 384 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 427 | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 408 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 335 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 173 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 204 | 1.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3,108 | 24.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27889 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 963 | 7.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,378 | 10.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,693 | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,173 | 17.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,180 | 17.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,306 | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,417 | 11.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 473 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,144 | 9.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27889 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 80 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 637 | 5.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,118 | 24.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,993 | 54.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,493 | 11.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 406 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27889 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,334 | 21.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,932 | 17.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,119 | 56.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 217 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 64 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 53 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 73 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27889 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 758 | 7.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,626 | 33.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,833 | 35.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,596 | 24.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27889 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 798 | 11.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,084 | 15.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,142 | 16.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,246 | 18.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,528 | 22.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 674 | 9.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 326 | 4.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27889 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,399 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $519 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $823 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.11 | 2.38 |
Households (27889 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,813 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,774 | 44.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,032 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,852 | 17.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,623 | 33.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,683 | 24.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,975 | 36.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.22 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.75 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27889 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,660 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,051 | 31.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,094 | 52.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 429 | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 859 | 8.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,894 | 30.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27889 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,178 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 233 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 51 | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,084 | 49.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,157 | 27.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 653 | 15.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27889 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,883 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,754 | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,133 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,586 | 19.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 275 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,039 | 44.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,272 | 49.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27889 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,785 | 92.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,517 | 6.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 686 | 45.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 831 | 54.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 339 | 22.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27889 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,491 | 95.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 143 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,024 | 716.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,024 | 716.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,024 | 716.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 29 | 20.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 799 | 558.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27889 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,301 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,444 | 92.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,857 | 8.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,611 | 6.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 159 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 87 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27889 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,813 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,648 | 89.2% | 89.4% |
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