City

Williamston, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Martin County  ·  North Carolina

👥13,387Population
💰$46,892Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$114,100Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓31.0%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.8% Female 55.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.8%Hispanic: 5%Black: 38.3%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.8%Race
White52.8%
Hispanic5.0%
Black38.3%
Asian0.9%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty19.8% ▲ 98% above avg
College Grads31.0% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma278 (3.3%)
HS Graduate2,594 (30.4%)
Some College1,607 (18.9%)
Associates1,398 (16.4%)
Bachelors1,045 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree1,597 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad30.4%
Some College18.9%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.6%Renter: 31.5%Tenure
Owner68.6%
Renter31.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,892 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$114,100 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$720/mo
Total Housing Units6,690
Vacant Units979

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Williamston, NC

Williamston is a city in North Carolina, located in Martin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,387 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Williamston is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,892 is below the national average. Approximately 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Williamston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $720 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Williamston is moderately educated. 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (52.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Williamston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27892 13,387 $46,892 $114,100 $720 7.0% 31.0% 68.6%