27957 ZIP Code — Merry Hill, NC

Bertie County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27957 is located in Merry Hill, North Carolina, within Bertie County. It covers approximately 53.74 square miles and serves a population of 1,342 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27957

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

The gap between median ($36,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 49% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 27957 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,342

population

53.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27957 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27957

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27957. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Merry Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27924 Colerain (7.6 mi) 27983 Windsor (11.2 mi) 27932 Edenton (11.7 mi) 27980 Tyner (14.2 mi) 27942 Harrellsville (15.4 mi) 27922 Cofield (17.2 mi) 27962 Plymouth (18 mi) 27805 Aulander (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,342
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	53.74 sq mi
Water area	11.62 sq mi
Latitude	36.0732
Longitude	-76.7671
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	63.0%	64.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	14.5%	23.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	10.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	6.7%	2.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,342

Population

People per sq mi

55.6

Median age

$36,250

Median household income

$39,305

Per capita income

$115,100

Median home value

$856

Median monthly rent

65.0%

Home ownership

25.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

643

Housing units

25.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

107

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

119

65–74

126

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	89	6.6%
18 and over	1,253	93.4%
65 and over	448	33.4%
Median age	55.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.6%

Black or African American 45.5%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	719	53.6%
Black or African American	610	45.5%
Two or more races	13	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.0%	64.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	14.5%	23.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	10.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	6.7%	2.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 24.3%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 15.1%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 2.3%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	24.3%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	15.1%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	2.3%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$36,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.5%

$50k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 8.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,100
Median rent / month	$856
Owner occupied	65.0%
Renter occupied	35.0%
Vacant	24.2%
Single-family detached	66.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.0%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	29.8%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	37.5%
3 bedrooms	56.2%
4 bedrooms	3.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	21.1%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	21.9%
3 or more	29.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	61.2%
Propane / LP gas	27.6%
Fuel oil	11.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	366	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	17	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	223	33.6%
Female householder, no spouse	57	8.6%
Households with children under 18	59	8.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	289	43.6%
Average household size	2.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.6%	27.6%
Married	51.3%	61.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	8.4%
Divorced	14.4%	2.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 25.4%

HS graduate 24.9%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 1.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 11.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.7%
Bachelor's or higher	25.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	75	59.1%
High school	14	11.0%
College / grad school	38	29.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%

Agriculture & mining 21.5%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Other services 9.4%

Information 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Public administration 4.6%

Construction 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Retail trade 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	23.4%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.6%
Government	23.4%
Self-employed	28.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.3%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	22.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.9

Poverty

All people 25.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 27.6%

Married-couple families 14.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.0%
Retirement income	40.7%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	44.5%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	169	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	30.2%
65 and over	42.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.8%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	26.6%
Uninsured under 19	28.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,342	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)	1,342	100.0%
Born in same state	1,342	100.0%
Born in different state	1,163	86.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	142	10.6%
Arab	100	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	64	4.8%
English	13	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.4%
Internet access	76.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27957

What city is ZIP code 27957 in?

ZIP code 27957 is primarily assigned to Merry Hill, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27957 in?

ZIP code 27957 falls within Bertie County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27957 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 27957 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27957?

26% of residents in ZIP code 27957 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27957 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 27957 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 27957 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 27957 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 27957 in?

ZIP code 27957 observes the EST timezone.