Zip code 27892: Williamston, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27892?

27892 is assigned to Williamston, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27892 in?

27892 is in Martin County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 27892?

About 13,262 people live in 27892, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 27892?

The median household income in 27892 is $48,223.

Q: What zip codes are near 27892?

The closest zip codes to 27892 are 27825, 27846, 27871, 27983, 27840.

Residential delivery areaMartin CountyEastern Time

Population

13,262

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$114K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$760/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

185 sq mi

72 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 27892

27892 is a small-town zip code in Williamston, North Carolina (Martin County), covering 185 sq mi of land. About 13,262 people live here, or 72 per square mile. The median resident is 43.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $48,223 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $113,900, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 66% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $760 a month.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.1 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods.

How 27892 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents 65 and older24.5%
91st
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%212th of 802 in NC
Healthcare workers12.6%
86th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%162nd of 798 in NC
Poverty rate20.5%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%138th of 788 in NC
Government workers19.6%
83rd
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%190th of 798 in NC
Median age43.8
81st
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1342nd of 802 in NC
Housing vacancy12.3%
80th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%396th of 789 in NC
Diversity index58.2
68th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4202nd of 802 in NC
Unemployment rate5.8%
65th
U.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%232nd of 799 in NC
Veterans6.9%
65th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%412th of 801 in NC
Uninsured rate6.8%
50th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%574th of 797 in NC
Homeownership rate66%
44th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%599th of 788 in NC
Residents under 1821.3%
43rd
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%343rd of 802 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.424
41st
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477432nd of 781 in NC
Average commute24.1 min
37th
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min497th of 771 in NC
Self-employed workers7.2%
22nd
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%602nd of 798 in NC
Population13,262
20th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404263rd of 802 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher17.9%
16th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%542nd of 799 in NC
Per capita income$28,504
15th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385604th of 799 in NC
Foreign-born residents2.5%
15th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%539th of 802 in NC
Median earnings per worker$37,541
15th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279564th of 788 in NC
Work from home6.5%
14th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%536th of 799 in NC
Rent-burdened renters38.3%
13th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%546th of 760 in NC
Population density72/sq mi
10th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi551st of 802 in NC
Broadband access83.8%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%539th of 788 in NC
Median household income$48,223
8th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388634th of 748 in NC
Tech workers0.7%
8th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%543rd of 798 in NC
Median gross rent$760
5th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228581st of 688 in NC
Median home value$113,900
4th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900684th of 757 in NC

Measure	27892	Martin	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Residents 65 and older	24.5%	25.6%	17.2%	17.2%	91st	212th of 802
Healthcare workers	12.6%	11%	9.5%	9.7%	86th	162nd of 798
Poverty rateWeakness	20.5%	20.4%	13%	12.5%	85th	138th of 788
Government workers	19.6%	21.4%	13.8%	14.5%	83rd	190th of 798
Median age	43.8	46.8	39.1	38.9	81st	342nd of 802
Housing vacancy	12.3%	14.1%	12.5%	10.1%	80th	396th of 789
Diversity index	58.2	57.5	58.4	61.4	68th	202nd of 802
Unemployment rate	5.8%	6.1%	4.7%	5.2%	65th	232nd of 799
Veterans	6.9%	5.9%	7.4%	6.2%	65th	412th of 801
Uninsured rate	6.8%	7.1%	9.9%	8.4%	50th	574th of 797
Homeownership rate	66%	66.8%	66.6%	65.2%	44th	599th of 788
Residents under 18	21.3%	20.3%	21.8%	22%	43rd	343rd of 802
Income inequality (Gini)	0.424	0.448	0.477	0.483	41st	432nd of 781
Average commute	24.1 min	26.2 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	37th	497th of 771
Self-employed workers	7.2%	7.4%	9.8%	10%	22nd	602nd of 798
Population	13,262	21,644	10,730,404	334,922,499	20th	263rd of 802
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.9%	16.7%	35.7%	35.7%	16th	542nd of 799
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,504	$29,355	$41,385	$44,673	15th	604th of 799
Foreign-born residents	2.5%	1.7%	9.1%	14.1%	15th	539th of 802
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,541	$37,542	$46,279	$49,666	15th	564th of 788
Work from home	6.5%	5.5%	16.3%	15.1%	14th	536th of 799
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	38.3%	41.6%	48.9%	51.1%	13th	546th of 760
Population density	72/sq mi	47/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	10th	551st of 802
Broadband accessWeakness	83.8%	83.5%	90.1%	91%	10th	539th of 788
Median household incomeWeakness	$48,223	$48,578	$72,388	$80,734	8th	634th of 748
Tech workers	0.7%	0.4%	3.9%	3.8%	8th	543rd of 798
Median gross rent	$760	$758	$1,228	$1,413	5th	581st of 688
Median home value	$113,900	$109,700	$288,900	$332,700	4th	684th of 757

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

25–34

14%

35–44

11%

45–54

13%

55–64

14%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

43.8

Under 18

21.3%

65 and over

24.5%

Race and ethnicity

White52%
Black37%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.8%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0.4%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

58.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

79.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.5%

Other

Households

Households: 5,854
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 62.9%
Married couples: 44.3%
Living alone: 33%
Veterans (of adults): 6.9%
Male / female: 44% / 56%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

31%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

27892

$48,223

Martin Co.

$48,578

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,504

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.424

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27892

$113,900

Martin Co.

$109,700

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27892

$760

Martin Co.

$758

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

66%

2–4 units

10%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

21%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 6,676
Owner-occupied: 66%
Vacant: 12.3%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 38.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 17.7%
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

71%

Carpooled

17%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

24%

10–19

24%

20–29

20%

30–44

15%

45–59

11%

60+

Average commute

24.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

13%

Office and admin

12%

Transportation and moving

Production

Sales

Construction and repair

Education

Management

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Computer and math

0.7%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Health care and social assistance

19%

Manufacturing

17%

Education

11%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Public administration

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Other services

Information

0.8%

Median earnings per worker

$37,541

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27892	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$44,695	$74,888
Service	$26,319	$26,804
Sales and office	$28,378	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$37,557	$49,199
Production and transportation	$41,403	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

33%

Some college

24%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
Households with broadband: 83.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 58.3%
No internet access: 15.2%
Without health insurance: 6.8%
Limited-English households: 0.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Williamston
State: North Carolina
County: Martin County
Center point: 35.8192° N, 77.0635° W
Land area: 185 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Williamston2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 27892

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27825	Everetts, NC	6.2 mi	100	$43,750	$76,400
27846	Jamesville, NC	10 mi	3,022	$55,147	$99,300
27871	Robersonville, NC	11 mi	3,471	$46,172	$114,100
27983	Windsor, NC	12 mi	8,007	$44,441	$106,400
27840	Hamilton, NC	12 mi	306	$37,857	$61,800
27841	Hassell, NC	13 mi	45	$21,667	—
27884	Stokes, NC	14 mi	1,892	$64,306	$114,700
27865	Pinetown, NC	14 mi	2,387	$72,708	$184,800
27861	Parmele, NC	14 mi	120	$28,681	$75,000
27857	Oak City, NC	15 mi	1,099	$61,389	$84,700
27889	Washington, NC	17 mi	24,371	$53,179	$194,200
27962	Plymouth, NC	17 mi	7,043	$41,774	$114,500

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Questions about 27892

What city is zip code 27892?

27892 is assigned to Williamston, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27892 in?

27892 is in Martin County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 27892?

About 13,262 people live in 27892, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27892 in?

27892 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 27892?

The median household income in 27892 is $48,223.

What zip codes are near 27892?

The closest zip codes to 27892 are 27825, 27846, 27871, 27983, 27840.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27892, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.