City

Parmele, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Martin County  ·  North Carolina

👥134Population
💰$21,719Median HH Income▼ 72% below avg
🎂59.4Median Age
🏠$72,800Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓19.0%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.7%Black: 40.3%Race
White59.7%
Black40.3%

Age Breakdown

5–17
14%
25–44
1%
45–64
55%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.03
Below Poverty50.8% ▲ 408% above avg
College Grads19.0% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (9.5%)
HS Graduate23 (24.2%)
Some College29 (30.5%)
Associates16 (16.8%)
Bachelors18 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 9.5%HS Grad: 24.2%Some College: 30.5%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 18.9%Edu
No HS9.5%
HS Grad24.2%
Some College30.5%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.4%Renter: 7.6%Tenure
Owner92.4%
Renter7.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
62%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$21,719 ▼ 72% below avg
Median Home Value$72,800 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units82
Vacant Units16

Income Distribution

Under $25k
58%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
63%
Work From Home
37%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
91%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
70%
About Parmele, NC

Parmele is a city in North Carolina, located in Martin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 134 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.4 years.

Economically, Parmele is a lower-income community. The median household income of $21,719 is well below the national average. Approximately 50.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Parmele is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $72,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Parmele is less-educated. 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (59.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Parmele
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27861 134 $21,719 $72,800 0.0% 19.0% 92.4%