Jackson, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27845
Northampton County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,394
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $48,707
- Median income Below-median income area
- $87,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jackson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27845 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27845 covers 257.4 square miles in Jackson, Northampton County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,394 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27845 reports a modest median household income of $48,707 (30% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,643. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $87,000 (66% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $819; owner occupancy is 76.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Northampton County, so 27845 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27845
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackson, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27845.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27845, Jackson, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,394
Population
257.4
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27845?
49.8
Median Age
59.5%
Male
40.5%
Female
1.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$48,707
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$25,643
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27845 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Jackson, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$48,707 15th percentile higher than 15% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
962housing units
962
Total Housing Units
843
Occupied Units
119
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$87,000
Median Home Value
-66% vs state ZIP avg
$819
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 27845, employing approximately 267 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,935,000.
37
Businesses
267
Employees
$8.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 16.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 13.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 10.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 8.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27845 vs 27876 →
ZIP 27845 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27839
Halifax (27839)
4,001 residents
- 27831
Garysburg (27831)
3,908 residents
- 27845
Jackson (27845)
2,394 residents
- 27869
Rich Square (27869)
2,258 residents
- 27876 1,302
Seaboard (27876)
1,302 residents
- 27866 855
Pleasant Hill (27866)
855 residents
- 27853 673
Margarettsville (27853)
673 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27845 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27845 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27866
Pleasant Hill (27866)
$63,036 median income
- 27876
Seaboard (27876)
$51,040 median income
- 27845
Jackson (27845)
$48,707 median income
- 27839
Halifax (27839)
$48,094 median income
- 27869
Rich Square (27869)
$43,301 median income
- 27831
Garysburg (27831)
$36,136 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27845 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27845, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,394 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27845 in?
ZIP code 27845 (Jackson) is located in Northampton County, North Carolina. Northampton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/northampton-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27845?
ZIP code 27845 in Jackson, NC has a population of 2,394 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27845?
The median household income in ZIP 27845 is $48,707, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27845?
The median home value in ZIP 27845 is $87,000, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27845?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27845 is White at 53.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27845?
ZIP code 27845 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 267 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27845?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27845 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (5), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27845?
In ZIP code 27845, 43.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27845?
In ZIP code 27845, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27845?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27845 is 20.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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