PlainZIP

Parmele, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27861

Martin County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

71
46/sq mi
$28,681
Median income
$75,000
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Parmele pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
46
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27861 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27861 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Parmele, Martin County, North Carolina, home to just 71 residents across 1.6 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27861 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $28,681 (59% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $14,256. 54.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Housing costs here run $75,000 for a typical home value (71% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 83.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.1, and the average commute is -. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Martin County, so you can benchmark 27861 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

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 27861, Parmele, 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

71

Population

1.6

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27861?

62.1

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 44.2%
African American 55.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$28,681

Median Household Income

-59% vs state

$14,256

Per Capita Income

54.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 27861 ranks nationally

Parmele, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$28,681 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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

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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 46.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

63

Total Housing Units

55

Occupied Units

8

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.6%
Renter 16.4%

$75,000

Median Home Value

-71% vs state

1975

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 27861 vs 27812 →

ZIP 27861 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 27861 ranks #8 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 27861 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 27861 ranks #7 of 8 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
27812 Bethel, NC 2,593 2.8 mi
27871 Robersonville, NC 4,619 3.3 mi
27819 Conetoe, NC 330 7.5 mi
27841 Hassell, NC 84 6.9 mi
27884 Stokes, NC 1,282 8.1 mi
27825 Everetts, NC 103 8.3 mi
27840 Hamilton, NC 514 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Martin County

27892 standard
Williamston, NC
Pop: 15,182
27871 standard
Robersonville, NC
Pop: 4,619
27846 standard
Jamesville, NC
Pop: 2,988
27857 standard
Oak City, NC
Pop: 1,298
27840 standard
Hamilton, NC
Pop: 514
27825 standard
Everetts, NC
Pop: 103

Related Areas

Martin County Parmele, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27861 in? ▼
ZIP code 27861 (Parmele) 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 27861? ▼
ZIP code 27861 in Parmele, NC has a population of 71 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27861? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27861 is $28,681, which is 62% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27861? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27861 is $75,000, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27861? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27861 is African American at 55.8%.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27861? ▼
In ZIP code 27861, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27861? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27861 is 54.2% 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.