Plymouth, North Carolina

Plymouth, North Carolina
Downtown Plymouth
Location of Plymouth, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°51′31″N 76°44′55″W / 35.85861°N 76.74861°W / 35.85861; -76.74861
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyWashington
Area
 • Total
4.03 sq mi (10.45 km2)
 • Land4.03 sq mi (10.44 km2)
 • Water0.0039 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
13 ft (4.0 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,320
 • Density824.0/sq mi (318.14/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
27962
Area code252
FIPS code37-53040
GNIS feature ID2407138
Websitewww.visitplymouthnc.com

Established in 1787, Plymouth is the most populous town in Washington County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,320 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Washington County. Plymouth is located on the Roanoke River about seven miles (11 km) upriver from its mouth into the Albemarle Sound in North Carolina's Inner Banks region.