27845 ZIP Code — Jackson, NC

Northampton County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27845 is located in Jackson, North Carolina, within Northampton County. It covers approximately 97.83 square miles and serves a population of 2,477 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27845

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $45,341. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27845 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,477

population

97.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27845 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27845

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27845. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jackson	Acceptable
Jackson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27876 Seaboard (8.4 mi) 27890 Weldon (8.6 mi) 27839 Halifax (8.7 mi) 27831 Garysburg (8.8 mi) 27869 Rich Square (9.5 mi) 27866 Pleasant Hill (9.6 mi) 27820 Conway (10.8 mi) 27853 Margarettsville (12.1 mi) 27897 Woodland (14.3 mi) 27870 Roanoke Rapids (15.3 mi) 27862 Pendleton (16.3 mi) 27872 Roxobel (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,477
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	97.83 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	36.3737
Longitude	-77.4438
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	252

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.7%	62.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	25.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	9.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	5.5%	2.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,477

Population

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$45,341

Median household income

$20,229

Per capita income

$86,800

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

59.4%

Home ownership

16.7%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

600

Housing units

15.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

153

10–14

100

15–19

20–24

217

25–34

143

212

35–44

139

140

45–54

181

55–59

119

60–64

133

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	438	17.7%
18 and over	2,039	82.3%
65 and over	497	20.1%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 58.1%

White 34.4%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,471	58.1%
White	872	34.4%
Two or more races	106	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	56	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	0.8%
Other race	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.7%	62.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	25.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	9.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	5.5%	2.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 14.2%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	14.2%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	5.9%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$45,341

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.3%

$50k–$100k 32.8%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 7.8%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,800
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	59.4%
Renter occupied	40.6%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	69.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.0%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	15.0%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	11.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	45.1%
4 bedrooms	26.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	35.1%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	65.7%
Propane / LP gas	24.3%
Fuel oil	6.0%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	330	42.3%
Cohabiting couple	106	13.6%
Male householder, no spouse	88	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	257	32.9%
Households with children under 18	246	31.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	334	42.8%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.0%	30.8%
Married	33.2%	42.0%
Separated	8.2%	5.3%
Widowed	2.5%	11.1%
Divorced	14.0%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 26.5%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	6.8%
Kindergarten	8	1.5%
Elementary school	239	43.7%
High school	122	22.3%
College / grad school	141	25.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Construction 15.5%

Manufacturing 13.5%

Retail trade 10.5%

Agriculture & mining 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Public administration 8.9%

Professional & management 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Other services 1.3%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	25.4%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.7%
Government	22.7%
Self-employed	12.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.0%
Carpool	1.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.6

Poverty

All people 16.7%

Under 18 years 10.0%

18 and over 18.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 45.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	46.8%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	17.0%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	23.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	51.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	194	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	46.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.5%
Public insurance	38.2%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,419	97.7%
Spanish	22	0.9%
Other Indo-European	22	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,452	99.0%
Born in same state	2,436	98.3%
Born in different state	2,043	82.5%
Foreign born	16	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	25	1.0%
Not a US citizen	3	12.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	652	26.3%
French	254	10.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	169	6.8%
English	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.5%
Internet access	77.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27845

What city is ZIP code 27845 in?

ZIP code 27845 is primarily assigned to Jackson, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27845 in?

ZIP code 27845 falls within Northampton County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27845 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 27845 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27845?

17% of residents in ZIP code 27845 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27845?

The median home value in ZIP code 27845 is $86,800.

Does ZIP code 27845 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 27845 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 27845 in?

ZIP code 27845 observes the EST timezone.