27921 ZIP Code
Camden, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27921 |
| City/Town: | Camden |
| County: | Camden |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 4,696 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,864 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,269 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,060 |
| Median Home Value: | $268,500 |
| Land Area: | 63.8 sq miles
165.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 10.4 sq miles
26.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.3298, -76.1478 |
Population Information (27921 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 4,696 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,311 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 2,385 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 252 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 377 | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 362 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 486 | 10.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 187 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 492 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 667 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 653 | 13.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 264 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 265 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 426 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 232 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 33 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27921 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $268,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,178 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,060 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,812 | 88.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 248 | 12.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,374 | 75.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 438 | 24.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27921 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,032 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 129 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 71 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 706 | 23.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 821 | 27.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 403 | 13.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 665 | 21.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 237 | 7.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27921 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,864 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,628 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,971 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,269 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27921 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,349 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,125 | 92.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 172 | 7.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,226 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,363 | 64.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 590 | 27.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 163 | 7.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27921 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,851 | 82.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 304 | 6.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 62 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 25 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 16 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 438 | 9.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 151 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 91 | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 91 | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27921 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 53 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 63 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 78 | 4.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 103 | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 270 | 14.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 349 | 19.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 269 | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 440 | 24.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 78 | 4.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 109 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27921 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,581 | 74.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 204 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 36 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 38 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 303 | 14.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27921 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 20 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 141 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 54 | 2.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 26 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 191 | 9.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 90 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 200 | 9.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 284 | 13.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 603 | 28.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 187 | 8.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 94 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 235 | 11.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27921 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.2% | 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 (27921 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 4,442 | 94.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,734 | 79.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,474 | 31.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 202 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27921 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,371 | 75.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 781 | 43.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 515 | 28.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 37 | 2.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 23 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 272 | 15.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27921 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,476 | 71.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 8 | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 157 | 7.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 419 | 20.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27921 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 186 | 9.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 720 | 35.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 409 | 19.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 197 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 131 | 6.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 61 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 62 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 161 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 133 | 6.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27921 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 35 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 78 | 3.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 446 | 21.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,074 | 52.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 361 | 17.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 66 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27921 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 159 | 8.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 232 | 12.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,334 | 73.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 37 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 50 | 2.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27921 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1 | 0.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 576 | 31.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 711 | 39.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 524 | 28.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27921 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 78 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 84 | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 64 | 4.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 216 | 15.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 376 | 27.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 447 | 32.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 71 | 5.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 38 | 2.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27921 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,594 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $429 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,178 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.77 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.01 | 2.38 |
Households (27921 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,812 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,049 | 57.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 557 | 30.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 302 | 16.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 415 | 22.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 840 | 46.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 588 | 32.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.58 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27921 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,912 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 667 | 34.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,075 | 56.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 51 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 92 | 4.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 371 | 19.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27921 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,359 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 20 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 149 | 11.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 563 | 41.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 363 | 26.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 264 | 19.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27921 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 3,378 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 338 | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 4,644 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 612 | 13.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 21 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 323 | 52.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 268 | 43.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27921 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 4,300 | 91.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 322 | 6.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 33 | 10.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 289 | 89.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 63 | 19.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27921 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 4,599 | 97.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 14 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 97 | 692.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 97 | 692.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 97 | 692.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 9 | 64.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 47 | 335.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27921 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,444 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 4,310 | 97.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 134 | 3.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 53 | 1.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 62 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 19 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27921 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,812 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,631 | 90.0% | 89.4% |
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