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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
$48,707
Median income
$87,000
Median home value
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $25,643. Local economic indicators show a 20.6% poverty rate alongside 12.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $87,000 (66% below the state average); renters pay a median of $819 monthly, and 76.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 27845 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Northampton County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 27845?

49.8

Median Age

59.5%

Male

40.5%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 53.2%
African American 41.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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

$25,643

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

12.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 27845 ranks nationally

Jackson, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$48,707 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

962

Total Housing Units

843

Occupied Units

119

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.0%
Renter 24.0%

$87,000

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27845 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27845 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27876 Seaboard, NC 1,302 7.4 mi
27839 Halifax, NC 4,001 8.9 mi
27831 Garysburg, NC 3,908 9.7 mi
27869 Rich Square, NC 2,258 9.9 mi
27866 Pleasant Hill, NC 855 11.0 mi
27853 Margarettsville, NC 673 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Northampton County

27831 standard
Garysburg, NC
Pop: 3,908
27820 standard
Conway, NC
Pop: 3,088
27832 standard
Gaston, NC
Pop: 2,847
27897 standard
Woodland, NC
Pop: 2,265
27869 standard
Rich Square, NC
Pop: 2,258
27842 standard
Henrico, NC
Pop: 1,493

Related Areas

Northampton County Jackson, NC North Carolina

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.