The ZIP Code 27857 is associated with Oak City, NC in Martin County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 1,037. An estimated 36.6% of residents in the 27857 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 49.2 years. In this North Carolina region, an estimated 3.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $19,583. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $35,357, and approximately 10% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 27857 is $35,357, while the region's mean household income is $42,733. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,583. The per capita income in ZIP Code 27857 of $19,583 is approximately 36.38% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 9.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately3.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.2% of the population in 27857 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 21.1% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 27857 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 22.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 21.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 3.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 27857, 68.8% of the population graduated high school, while 3.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 10.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.2% in this Martin County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 10.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 20.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 34.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.9% |
| Associate's degree | 9.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 2.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 27857 are older than average. The median age of 49.2 years in ZIP Code 27857 is approximately 29.13% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 36.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.5% of the population in 27857 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 16.8% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 27857 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 1.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 18.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.5% |
| 85 years and over | 6.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 27857, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 6.7% of 27857 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 27857 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (67.5%), followed by White (26.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 26.1% |
| Black or African American | 67.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 6.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 27857 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 27857 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 27857, 90.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 9.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Martin County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 90.8% |
| Spanish | 9.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 27857, an estimated 19.8% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 16.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 2.2% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Martin County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 19.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 7.0% |
In 27857, 51.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.4 minutes. Approximately 27.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 27857 work in retail trade, while an estimated 21.1% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 27857 workers 16 years and over work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.4% |
| Construction | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 21.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.1% |
| Retail trade | 27.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.7% |
| Information | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 1.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 9.1% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 27857 | 13.77¢/kWh | 12.28¢/kWh | 6.42¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 15.09¢/kWh | 10.44¢/kWh | 7.78¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.44¢/kWh | 13.54¢/kWh | 8.71¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 27857 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.44 | ||
| Feb | 5 | ||
| Mar | 5.32 | ||
| Apr | 5.63 | ||
| May | 5.55 | ||
| Jun | 5.73 | ||
| Jul | 5.8 | ||
| Aug | 5.63 | ||
| Sep | 5.5 | ||
| Oct | 5.01 | ||
| Nov | 4.88 | ||
| Dec | 4.29 |