Jamesville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27846
Martin County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,988
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $55,147
- Median income Below-median income area
- $99,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jamesville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27846 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27846 covers 244.9 square miles in Jamesville, Martin County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,988 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27846 reports a modest median household income of $55,147 (20% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,241. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $99,300 (62% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $665; owner occupancy is 72.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the North Carolina and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 27846.
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 27846
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jamesville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27846.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 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 27846, Jamesville, 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
2,988
Population
244.9
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27846?
36.2
Median Age
56.6%
Male
43.4%
Female
0.2%
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?
$55,147
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$30,241
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27846 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Jamesville, 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)
$55,147 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
1,344housing units
1,344
Total Housing Units
1,186
Occupied Units
158
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$99,300
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$665
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 27846, employing approximately 283 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,203,000.
38
Businesses
283
Employees
$10.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 15.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 15.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 13.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 4 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27846, 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 (2,988 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 27846 in?
ZIP code 27846 (Jamesville) is located in Martin County, North Carolina. Martin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/martin-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27846?
ZIP code 27846 in Jamesville, NC has a population of 2,988 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27846?
The median household income in ZIP 27846 is $55,147, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27846?
The median home value in ZIP 27846 is $99,300, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27846?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27846 is White at 71.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27846?
ZIP code 27846 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 283 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27846?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27846 are: Retail trade (6), Health care and social assistance (6), Transportation and warehousing (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27846?
In ZIP code 27846, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 27846?
In ZIP code 27846, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27846?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27846 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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