27857 ZIP Code – Oak City, North Carolina
Located in Oak City, North Carolina, ZIP code 27857 is a small ZIP code within Martin County with a population of approximately 1,096 residents. The median household income of $53,125 is below the North Carolina average and below the national average. The median home value of $81,500 is well below the national average, with 59.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $519, which is well below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 0.7%, well below the national average. An estimated 10.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 7.9%, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 56.5, above the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 27840, 27841, 27843.
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ZIP 27857 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27857 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,096 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $53k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $81k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $519 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 56.5 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 7.9% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27840 – Hamilton
- 27841 – Hassell
- 27843 – Hobgood
- 27849 – Lewiston Woodville
- 27881 – Speed
- 27871 – Robersonville
- 27825 – Everetts
- 27861 – Parmele
- 27812 – Bethel
- 27874 – Scotland Neck
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27840 | HAMILTON | 231 | $24,612 |
| 27841 | HASSELL | 26 | $18,229 |
| 27843 | HOBGOOD | 1,011 | $42,344 |
| 27849 | LEWISTON WOODVILLE | 1,150 | $42,524 |
| 27881 | SPEED | 16 | Not provided |