Merry Hill, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27957
Bertie County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,356
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $36,875
- Median income Below-median income area
- $140,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 35.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Merry Hill pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27957 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27957 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Merry Hill, Bertie County, North Carolina, home to just 1,356 residents across 110.2 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27957 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,875 (47% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,510. The poverty rate is 17.4%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $140,100 (46% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $935; owner occupancy is 68.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bertie County, so 27957 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 27957
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Merry Hill, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27957.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 27957, Merry Hill, 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
1,356
Population
110.2
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27957?
63.3
Median Age
54.2%
Male
45.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$36,875
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$33,510
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27957 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Merry Hill, 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)
$36,875 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
870housing units
870
Total Housing Units
566
Occupied Units
304
Vacant Units
1.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,100
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$935
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 27957, employing approximately 340 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,892,000.
26
Businesses
340
Employees
$16.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 23.1% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 15.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 11.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 11.5% |
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 27957 vs 27924 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27924 | Colerain, NC | 3,140 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27957, 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 (1,356 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 27957 in?
ZIP code 27957 (Merry Hill) is located in Bertie County, North Carolina. Bertie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bertie-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27957?
ZIP code 27957 in Merry Hill, NC has a population of 1,356 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27957?
The median household income in ZIP 27957 is $36,875, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27957?
The median home value in ZIP 27957 is $140,100, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27957?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27957 is African American at 53.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27957?
ZIP code 27957 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 340 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27957?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27957 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27957?
In ZIP code 27957, 47.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.0% 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 27957?
In ZIP code 27957, approximately 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27957?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27957 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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