27840 ZIP Code — Hamilton, NC

Martin County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27840 is located in Hamilton, North Carolina, within Martin County. It covers approximately 5.55 square miles and serves a population of 231 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27840

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $60,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $24,612. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 44% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 69% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 27840 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

231

population

5.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27840 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27840

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27840. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hamilton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27857 Oak City (4.7 mi) 27849 Lewiston Woodville (8.1 mi) 27871 Robersonville (9.5 mi) 27843 Hobgood (12.7 mi) 27892 Williamston (13.9 mi) 27874 Scotland Neck (15.6 mi) 27812 Bethel (16 mi) 27886 Tarboro (16.1 mi) 27983 Windsor (16.4 mi) 27884 Stokes (16.5 mi) 27872 Roxobel (16.6 mi) 27847 Kelford (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	231
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	5.55 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.9502
Longitude	-77.2302
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	252

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.4%	59.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	30.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	7.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

231

Population

People per sq mi

60.7

Median age

$24,612

Median household income

$21,455

Per capita income

$60,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.2%

Home ownership

24.2%

Poverty rate

17.6%

Unemployment

166

Housing units

9.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6	2.6%
18 and over	225	97.4%
65 and over	94	40.7%
Median age	60.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 77.5%

White 22.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	179	77.5%
White	52	22.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.4%	59.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	30.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	7.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 40.7%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	40.7%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	4.4%
$100k–$150k	4.4%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$24,612

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.4%

$50k–$100k 61.2%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$60,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.2%
Renter occupied	8.8%
Vacant	35.8%
Single-family detached	73.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	19.3%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	11.9%
1939 or earlier	25.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	5.1%
3 bedrooms	63.6%
4 bedrooms	26.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	27.4%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	20.4%
3 or more	22.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.4%
Electricity	39.8%
Propane / LP gas	18.6%
Fuel oil	14.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	35	31.0%
Cohabiting couple	24	21.2%
Male householder, no spouse	14	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	40	35.4%
Households with children under 18	5	4.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	70	61.9%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	3.5%
Married	34.2%	36.0%
Separated	27.9%	2.6%
Widowed	6.3%	40.4%
Divorced	0.9%	17.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 39.6%

Some college, no degree 33.3%

Associate's degree 2.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	4	80.0%
High school	1	20.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Agriculture & mining 15.7%

Retail trade 15.7%

Public administration 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Other services 8.6%

Information 7.1%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Professional & management 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.7%
Service	30.0%
Sales & office	25.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	18.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.3%
Government	30.0%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.2%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.9

Poverty

All people 24.2%

Under 18 years 83.3%

18 and over 22.7%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 8.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	69.0%
Retirement income	30.1%
Supplemental Security	24.8%
Cash public assistance	8.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	44.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	47.7%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	17.8%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	33.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	23.7%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	23.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.8%
Visited dentist	53.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	22.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1	0.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	59.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.3%
Public insurance	63.6%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	16.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	230	99.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	231	100.0%
Born in same state	227	98.3%
Born in different state	183	79.2%
Foreign born	4	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	63	27.3%
French	22	9.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	9	3.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.9%
Internet access	87.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27840

What city is ZIP code 27840 in?

ZIP code 27840 is primarily assigned to Hamilton, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27840 in?

ZIP code 27840 falls within Martin County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27840 have a large retiree population?

69% of households in ZIP code 27840 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 27840 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 27840 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 27840 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 27840 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27840?

24% of residents in ZIP code 27840 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 27840 in?

ZIP code 27840 observes the EST timezone.