ZIP Code 27846

ZIP code 27846 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 244.9 square miles in Jamesville, Martin County, North Carolina. The area is home to 2,988 residents, producing a population density of 12 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 27846 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27846 sits at $55,147 (20% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $30,241. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 8.1%. On housing, the median home value is $99,300 (62% below the state average) with median rent at $665 per month, and 72.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27846 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 27846 sits relative to North Carolina and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →