27841 ZIP Code — Hassell, NC
Martin County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27841 is located in Hassell, North Carolina, within Martin County. It covers approximately 0.27 square miles and serves a population of 26 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.
26
population
0.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27841 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27841
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27841. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hassell | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26 |
| Population density | 96 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 117 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.27 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.9092 |
| Longitude | -77.2770 |
| 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 | 86.4% | 59.5% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 13.6% | 30.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 7.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
26
Population
96
People per sq mi
71.7
Median age
$18,229
Median household income
$10,258
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
7.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
11
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
35–44
1
8
65–74
16
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 26 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 24 | 92.3% |
| Median age | 71.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 26 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 86.4% | 59.5% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 13.6% | 30.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 7.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
$10k–$15k
29.4%
$15k–$25k
70.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 29.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 70.6% |
| Median income | $18,229 |
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 100.0% |
| Vacant | 39.3% |
| Single-family detached | 50.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 50.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 42.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 39.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 7.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 70.6% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12 | 70.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5 | 29.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 15 | 88.2% |
| Average household size | 1.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 11.8% |
| Married | 100.0% | 70.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 17.6% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
34.6%
Some HS, no diploma
46.2%
HS graduate
7.7%
Some college, no degree
11.5%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 19.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
7.7%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 88.2% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 11.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 70.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| High blood pressure | 47.9% |
| High cholesterol | 38.6% |
| Diabetes | 17.1% |
| Heart disease | 9.7% |
| Stroke | 5.6% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 33.5% |
| Kidney disease | 4.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.6% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 25.7% |
| Binge drinking | 11.5% |
| No physical activity | 32.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.9% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 15.3% |
| No health insurance | 22.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 83.7% |
| Visited dentist | 53.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.2% |
| Teeth loss | 22.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 80.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 87.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.8% |
| Public insurance | 100.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 26 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 26 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 26 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 65.4% |
| Internet access | 29.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27841
What city is ZIP code 27841 in?
ZIP code 27841 is primarily assigned to Hassell, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27841 in?
ZIP code 27841 falls within Martin County, North Carolina.
Does ZIP code 27841 have an older population?
92% of residents in ZIP code 27841 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 27841 have a large retiree population?
88% of households in ZIP code 27841 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27841?
The median household income in ZIP code 27841 is $18,229, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 27841?
Health data for ZIP code 27841 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 27841 in?
ZIP code 27841 observes the EST timezone.