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Martin County
Jamesville, NC
27846
27846 ZIP Code — Jamesville, NC
Martin County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27846 is located in
Jamesville ,
North Carolina ,
within Martin County .
It covers approximately 93.65 square miles and serves a population of
2,726 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 252 .
About ZIP code 27846
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $41,870. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 27846 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,726
Population density
29 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
117
Geography
Land area
93.65 sq mi
Water area
0.14 sq mi
Latitude
35.7728
Longitude
-76.8846
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
252
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.5%
59.5%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
30.1%
30.9%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
12.1%
7.6%
19.1%
Over $200k
1.3%
1.9%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$41,870
Median household income
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 651 23.9% 18 and over 2,075 76.1% 65 and over 539 19.8% Median age 39.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
29.4%
Group Count % White 1,899 69.7% Black or African American 802 29.4% Two or more races 25 0.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.5%
59.5%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
30.1%
30.9%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
12.1%
7.6%
19.1%
Over $200k
1.3%
1.9%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.5% $10k–$15k 8.1% $15k–$25k 17.6% $25k–$35k 13.7% $35k–$50k 16.9% $50k–$75k 17.7% $75k–$100k 9.7% $100k–$150k 6.2% $150k–$200k 5.8% $200k+ 2.8% Median income $41,870
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $97,400 Median rent / month $823 Owner occupied 69.2% Renter occupied 30.8% Vacant 12.6% Single-family detached 68.2% Large apartment buildings 0.1% Mobile homes 29.9% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.38
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.7% 2000–2009 15.5% 1990–1999 16.9% 1980–1989 15.5% 1970–1979 16.0% 1960–1969 17.8% 1950–1959 5.8% 1940–1949 7.7% 1939 or earlier 2.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.6% 1 bedroom 2.7% 2 bedrooms 10.6% 3 bedrooms 68.6% 4 bedrooms 15.1% 5+ bedrooms 1.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.1% 1 vehicle 32.4% 2 vehicles 27.6% 3 or more 34.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.7% Electricity 64.8% Propane / LP gas 28.4% Fuel oil 4.0% Wood 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 411 36.7% Cohabiting couple 172 15.4% Male householder, no spouse 250 22.3% Female householder, no spouse 286 25.6% Households with children under 18 313 28.0% Households with seniors (65+) 417 37.3% Average household size 2.43
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 34.7% 20.4% Married 39.4% 47.7% Separated 4.7% 5.2% Widowed 3.7% 15.8% Divorced 17.5% 10.9%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.9%
Some college, no degree
14.9%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.7% Bachelor's or higher 18.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 14 3.0% Kindergarten 31 6.6% Elementary school 269 57.4% High school 69 14.7% College / grad school 86 18.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
15.4%
Agriculture & mining
10.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Public administration
8.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Professional & management
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.0% Service 22.7% Sales & office 13.4% Natural resources & construction 9.1% Production & transportation 25.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.6% Government 14.5% Self-employed 4.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.3% Carpool 10.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.7% Work from home 5.5% Other means 2.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
14.8%
Female-led households
14.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.0% Retirement income 34.9% Supplemental Security 10.1% Cash public assistance 3.2% Food stamps / SNAP 20.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.2% High blood pressure 40.6% High cholesterol 36.2% Diabetes 13.9% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 29.5% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 8.8% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.9% Binge drinking 14.0% No physical activity 26.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.0% Depression 22.5% Fair or poor health 18.0% Poor mental health 14.8% Poor physical health 12.8% No health insurance 18.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.0% Visited dentist 59.7% Cholesterol screening 90.1% Teeth loss 17.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 147 7.1%
Disability % Any disability 20.7% Under 18 3.7% 18–64 years 21.6% 65 and over 38.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.4% Public insurance 52.0% No insurance 6.7% Uninsured under 19 0.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,497 91.6% Spanish 36 1.4% Other Indo-European 36 1.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,653 97.3% Born in same state 2,653 97.3% Born in different state 2,341 85.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 73 2.7% Not a US citizen 35 47.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 281 10.3% French 234 8.6% English 26 1%
Ancestry Count % Italian 22 0.8% Dutch 18 0.7% Irish 2 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.0% Internet access 83.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27846
What city is ZIP code 27846 in?
ZIP code 27846 is primarily assigned to Jamesville, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27846 in?
ZIP code 27846 falls within Martin County, North Carolina.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27846?
19% of residents in ZIP code 27846 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 27846 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 27846 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27846?
The median home value in ZIP code 27846 is $97,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27846?
The median household income in ZIP code 27846 is $41,870, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27846 in?
ZIP code 27846 observes the EST timezone.
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