ZIP Code 27857 - Oak City North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 27857 is located in Oak City North Carolina. Portions of 27857 are also in Hassell and Goose Nest Township and Hamilton Township. 27857 is entirely within Martin County. Regionally, 27857 is located in the Eastern Carolina Region.
ZIP Code 27857 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Oak City |
| Primary County | Martin County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,096 |
| Area Code(s) | 252 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 27857 Map
27857 Demographics
27857 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 27857 is African American. The current unemployment level in 27857 is 3.5%.
| Population | 1,096 |
| Population Growth Rate | 19.56% |
| Population Density | 17 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 566 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $54,269 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $160,380 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 52.03% |
27857 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 541 | 47.71% |
| Black | 590 | 52.03% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27857 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 28 | 3.93% |
| Bachelor Degree | 74 | 10.39% |
| High School Diploma | 308 | 43.26% |
| No High School Diploma | 12 | 1.69% |
| GED or Alternate | 46 | 6.46% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 205 | 28.79% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 4.07% |
| Masters Degree | 10 | 1.4% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
27857 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.97438812, -77.29892731 |
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| Region | Eastern Carolina Region |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 64 Square Miles |
27857 Schools
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27857 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 63e - Mid-Atlantic Flatwoods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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