Robersonville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27871
Martin County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,619
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,172
- Median income Below-median income area
- $114,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Robersonville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27871 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27871 covers 249.7 square miles in Robersonville, Martin County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,619 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27871 reports a modest median household income of $46,172 (33% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,807. The poverty rate is 21.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $114,100 (56% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $782; owner occupancy is 68.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Martin County, so 27871 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 27871
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Robersonville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27871.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
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 27871, Robersonville, 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
4,619
Population
249.7
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27871?
54.5
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
0.7%
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?
$46,172
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$32,807
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27871 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Robersonville, 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)
$46,172 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
1,961housing units
1,961
Total Housing Units
1,605
Occupied Units
356
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$114,100
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$782
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 27871, employing approximately 300 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,134,000.
50
Businesses
300
Employees
$8.1M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 24.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 22.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.0% |
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 27871 vs 27861 →
ZIP 27871 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27871
Robersonville (27871)
4,619 residents
- 27812
Bethel (27812)
2,593 residents
- 27884 1,282
Stokes (27884)
1,282 residents
- 27840 514
Hamilton (27840)
514 residents
- 27825 103
Everetts (27825)
103 residents
- 27841 84
Hassell (27841)
84 residents
- 27861 71
Parmele (27861)
71 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27871 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27871 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27884
Stokes (27884)
$64,306 median income
- 27812
Bethel (27812)
$53,268 median income
- 27871
Robersonville (27871)
$46,172 median income
- 27825
Everetts (27825)
$43,750 median income
- 27840
Hamilton (27840)
$37,857 median income
- 27861
Parmele (27861)
$28,681 median income
- 27841 $21,667
Hassell (27841)
$21,667 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27871 ranks #3 of 7 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 27871, 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 (4,619 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 27871 in?
ZIP code 27871 (Robersonville) 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 27871?
ZIP code 27871 in Robersonville, NC has a population of 4,619 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27871?
The median household income in ZIP 27871 is $46,172, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27871?
The median home value in ZIP 27871 is $114,100, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27871?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27871 is African American at 51.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27871?
ZIP code 27871 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 300 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27871?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27871 are: Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (11), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27871?
In ZIP code 27871, 45.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 27871?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27871 is 29.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27871?
In ZIP code 27871, approximately 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27871?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27871 is 21.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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