City

Margarettsville, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Northampton County  ·  North Carolina

👥589Population
💰$49,423Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂35.3Median Age
🏠$74,300Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓27.1%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.5%Black: 34.6%Other: 20.9%Race
White44.5%
Black34.6%
Other20.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
23%
5–17
7%
18–24
10%
25–44
14%
45–64
34%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads27.1% ▼ 30% below avg
HS Graduate65 (21.5%)
Associates156 (51.5%)
Bachelors22 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree60 (19.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.5%Associates: 51.5%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
HS Grad21.5%
Associates51.5%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.6%Renter: 34.5%Tenure
Owner65.6%
Renter34.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
51%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
12%
$300k–$500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,423 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$74,300 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units263
Vacant Units25

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
64%
About Margarettsville, NC

Margarettsville is a city in North Carolina, located in Northampton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 589 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.3 years.

Economically, Margarettsville is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,423 is below the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Margarettsville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $74,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 65.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Margarettsville is moderately educated. 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.5%.

Margarettsville, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Margarettsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27853 589 $49,423 $74,300 0.0% 27.1% 65.6%