Martin County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
21,754
population (2021)
-11.2%
pop change since 2010
37117
FIPS code
Martin County ZIP code map
About Martin County
Martin County is located in North Carolina and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 21,754 as of 2021,
a decrease of
11.2% from 24,505 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Martin County is 37117.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 21,754 |
| 2010 population | 24,505 |
| Change | -11.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37117 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Martin County
ZIP codes for Martin County, NC (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27825 | Everetts | Martin | View map |
| 27840 | Hamilton | Martin | View map |
| 27841 | Hassell | Martin | View map |
| 27846 | Jamesville | Martin | View map |
| 27857 | Oak City | Martin | View map |
| 27861 | Parmele | Martin | View map |
| 27871 | Robersonville | Martin | View map |
| 27892 | Williamston | Martin | View map |
Demographics & statistics
21,619
Population
46.0
Median age
$45,574
Median household income
$26,372
Per capita income
$88,100
Median home value
$572
Median monthly rent
71.0%
Home ownership
19.4%
Poverty rate
9.8%
Unemployment
7,955
Housing units
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
524
Under 5
549
432
5–9
451
777
10–14
813
676
15–19
708
408
20–24
427
1,121
25–34
1,173
1,191
35–44
1,247
1,272
45–54
1,330
910
55–59
953
701
60–64
733
1,505
65–74
1,574
834
75–84
872
214
85+
224
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,325 | 14.9% |
| 18 and over | 17,294 | 85.1% |
| 65 and over | 5,223 | 29.2% |
| Median age | 46.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
51.8%
Black or African American
38.7%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
3.7%
Other race
1%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,626 | 51.8% |
| Black or African American | 8,687 | 38.7% |
| Two or more races | 913 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 825 | 3.7% |
| Other race | 229 | 1% |
| Asian | 125 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.7%
$10k–$15k
7.1%
$15k–$25k
17.0%
$25k–$35k
8.7%
$35k–$50k
16.5%
$50k–$75k
19.5%
$75k–$100k
10.1%
$100k–$150k
5.7%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
2.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 17.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 5.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.1% |
| Median income | $45,574 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.6%
$50k–$100k
41.6%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
12.4%
$200k–$300k
5.5%
$300k–$500k
4.1%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $88,100 |
| Median rent / month | $572 |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% |
| Vacant | 19.6% |
| Single-family detached | 69.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 25.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.15 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 61.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.8% |
| 3 or more | 29.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.2% |
| Electricity | 55.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 27.6% |
| Fuel oil | 6.7% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,589 | 35.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 503 | 9.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,923 | 20.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,216 | 34.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,314 | 18.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,026 | 49.6% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.0% | 22.7% |
| Married | 43.4% | 39.7% |
| Separated | 10.9% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 21.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.6%
Some HS, no diploma
11.4%
HS graduate
34.6%
Some college, no degree
25.4%
Associate's degree
11.3%
Bachelor's degree
9.7%
Graduate / professional
3.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 244 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 225 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,984 | 55.0% |
| High school | 1,174 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 462 | 13.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.5%
Manufacturing
14.7%
Retail trade
11.9%
Agriculture & mining
8.7%
Public administration
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Construction
5.8%
Other services
3.8%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Professional & management
3.5%
Information
2.2%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.5% |
| Service | 24.2% |
| Sales & office | 18.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.7% |
| Production & transportation | 20.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.9% |
| Government | 21.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.9% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.5 |
Poverty
All people
19.4%
Under 18 years
39.6%
18 and over
17.5%
Married-couple families
8.4%
Female-led households
19.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 57.0% |
| Retirement income | 31.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 24.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 45.5% |
| High cholesterol | 37.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 5.4% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 32.1% |
| Kidney disease | 4.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.7% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.2% |
| No physical activity | 30.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 14.3% |
| No health insurance | 21.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 82.9% |
| Visited dentist | 55.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 21.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,265 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 17.1% |
| 65 and over | 42.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.1% |
| Public insurance | 54.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,546 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 416 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 288 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 91 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,189 | 98.5% |
| Born in same state | 20,976 | 97.6% |
| Born in different state | 17,212 | 81.4% |
| Foreign born | 213 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 430 | 1.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 267 | 48.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,099 | 14.3% |
| French | 1,820 | 8.4% |
| Italian | 652 | 3% |
| English | 90 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 85 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 18 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 12 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.6% |
| Internet access | 87.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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