The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27810 sells for about $210,000, or $150 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,049 a month.
ZIP 27810 — Belhaven
The housing market in 27810 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural, waterfront community. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, but the market remains highly sensitive to coastal insurance costs and limited local economic expansion. Demand is primarily driven by lifestyle buyers rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, boaters, and those seeking a quiet, rural waterfront lifestyle, rather than commuters or those requiring proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 22.5% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 27810, Beaufort County NC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area reports a sex offender to resident ratio of 1 to 390, which is generally consistent with rural North Carolina trends.
Schools serving the Belhaven area are part of the Beaufort County Schools district, which generally faces challenges typical of rural, low-density districts.
The area is located in a coastal region of North Carolina, making it susceptible to hurricane-related wind and flood risks.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area primarily serving as a rural, waterfront community with a focus on local agriculture and maritime activities.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Beaufort County, with an effective rate of approximately 0.6% for residential parcels.
Commutes are typically long, as the area is rural and requires significant drive time to reach major employment hubs like Washington or Greenville.
The area is defined by its proximity to the Pungo River and Pamlico Sound, offering significant opportunities for boating, fishing, and waterfront recreation.
The rental market is characterized by a 31% renter share, with limited inventory and stable demand driven by local workforce needs.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, commercial fishing, and tourism related to the waterfront.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure available.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently under construction in this ZIP.
Beaufort County utilizes a standard county-wide appraisal system for property tax assessments.
Parcels are subject to Beaufort County property taxes and the Beaufort County Schools district.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the area's high exposure to coastal storm and flood risks.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- The Tavern at Jack's Neck4.45.8 mi
- Somerset Place State Historic Site4.816.7 mi
- River Forest Manor4.75.5 mi
- North Carolina Historic Bath4.617.4 mi
- River Forest Manor4.75.5 mi
- Dowry Creek Marina4.92.5 mi
- Belhaven Marina4.85.8 mi
- Bath Harbor Marina & Motel4.817.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Primary natural amenity providing boating and fishing access.
Serves as a key stop for Intracoastal Waterway travelers.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.