Pasquotank County Medicare at a glance
| Pasquotank County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 7,885 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.0% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 9,919 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,514 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 45.5% | 57.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Pasquotank County ranks 66th of 100 North Carolina counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 7,885 people in that age group, or 19.0% of residents (statewide: 17.6%). Another 2,814 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 58% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. CMS data show 45.5% of Pasquotank County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than 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 Pasquotank County
Pasquotank County is a non-metro county with towns and small cities (USDA: urban population of 20,000 or more, adjacent to a metro area). Care is often split between local providers and a bigger hospital elsewhere, which is worth testing against each plan’s network.
CMS counts 9,652 Medicare beneficiaries in Pasquotank County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the North Carolina average of 73. About 16% 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 Pasquotank County, CMS reported about 850 emergency room visits and 247 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 Pasquotank County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Pasquotank County; we help Pasquotank County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Pasquotank County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Pasquotank County:
- Sentara Albemarle Medical Center — Elizabeth City (acute care; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan before you enroll. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Where people live in Pasquotank County
People in Pasquotank County live in communities such as Elizabeth City (18,908) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Pasquotank County include 27909. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Pasquotank 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 Pasquotank County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Pasquotank County households, including group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
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- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Pasquotank County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond County | 7,848 | 63.0% | 19% | Smaller city/town |
| Vance County | 8,388 | 68.4% | 27% | Smaller city/town |
| Jackson County | 9,174 | 49.7% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Scotland County | 6,359 | 66.0% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Watauga County | 9,655 | 46.9% | 9% | Smaller city/town |
| Dare County | 9,720 | 25.6% | 5% | Smaller city/town |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.