City

Merry Hill, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Bertie County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,017Population
💰$37,279Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂63.6Median Age
🏠$115,300Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓48.2%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.1% Female 45.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.9%Black: 48.7%Other: 1.5%Race
White49.9%
Black48.7%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

5–17
4%
18–24
1%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.77
Below Poverty16.2% ▲ 62% above avg
College Grads48.2% ▲ 24% above avg
HS Graduate212 (28%)
Some College66 (8.7%)
Associates114 (15.1%)
Bachelors14 (1.8%)
Graduate Degree351 (46.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 28%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 1.8%Graduate: 46.4%Edu
HS Grad28.0%
Some College8.7%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors1.8%
Graduate46.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.1%Renter: 23.9%Tenure
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,279 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$115,300 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$834/mo
Total Housing Units826
Vacant Units252

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Merry Hill, NC

Merry Hill is a city in North Carolina, located in Bertie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,017 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.6 years.

Economically, Merry Hill is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,279 is well below the national average. Approximately 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Merry Hill is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $834 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Merry Hill is well-educated. 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.9%.

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

ZIP Codes in Merry Hill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27957 1,017 $37,279 $115,300 $834 0.0% 48.2% 76.1%