Northampton County Medicare at a glance
| Northampton County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,096 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 30.5% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,714 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,401 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 59.5% | 57.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among North Carolina’s 100 counties, Northampton County comes in 80th for residents age 65 and up (5,096). Older adults make up 30.5% of the population here; the state figure is 17.6%. About 1,477 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 56% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 12% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 59.5% of Northampton County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 57.9% average across North Carolina. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Northampton County
The USDA classifies Northampton County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 5,886 Medicare beneficiaries in Northampton County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the North Carolina average of 73. About 19% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 13%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Northampton County, CMS reported about 742 emergency room visits and 275 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (572) and higher than it for hospital stays (210). About 8% received home health care. These figures describe how people use care under Original Medicare; they do not show what any plan covers or costs.
Sources: CMS Medicare Geographic Variation, 2023; USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Northampton County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Northampton County; we help Northampton County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Northampton County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Northampton County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Where people live in Northampton County
People in Northampton County live in communities such as Gaston (974), Garysburg (865), Rich Square (855), Conway (720), Woodland (530), Seaboard (516) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Northampton County include 27820, 27831, 27832, 27842, 27845, 27853, 27862, 27866, 27869, 27876, 27877, 27897. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Northampton County?
Reach out to us: fill out our short form or call (571) 354-0146, and a licensed agent will compare the plans available to you, check your doctors and drugs, and stay with you each year at renewal. For general Medicare information, the federal helpline is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare resources from official sources
- Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov, searchable by ZIP code.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- North Carolina Department of Insurance: North Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Northampton County residents
Here is what we can help Northampton County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Northampton County residents
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- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Northampton County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yancey County | 5,034 | 53.7% | 17% | Rural |
| Warren County | 5,232 | 66.5% | 18% | Rural |
| Caswell County | 5,356 | 65.1% | 22% | Rural |
| Hertford County | 4,485 | 58.5% | 23% | Rural |
| Bertie County | 4,432 | 56.1% | 23% | Rural |
| Montgomery County | 5,934 | 68.7% | 18% | Rural |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.