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Hamilton, NC
Town in Martin County, North Carolina.
Population
243
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
492
ZIP codes
0
Hamilton and its ZIP codes
Hamilton at a glance
- Hamilton is about 2.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Hamilton, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Martin County. PPP loans are for Hamilton.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,822
6,126 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,890
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$180M
FY 2026, $8,171 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hamilton, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
279
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
53.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hamilton, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
20.2%
U.S. 12.1% +8.1 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Hamilton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HassellTown | 4.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Oak CityTown | 5.6 mi | 1 |
| EverettsTown | 7.9 mi | 0.5 |
| RobersonvilleTown | 8.7 mi | 1.2 |
| WilliamstonTown | 10 mi | 4.5 |
| ParmeleTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Lewiston WoodvilleTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| HobgoodTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| Bear GrassTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| BethelTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| SpeedTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| WindsorTown | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| StokesCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.4 |
| KelfordTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| ConetoeTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| PrincevilleTown | 17 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hamilton, NC in?
- Hamilton is in Martin County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Hamilton, NC?
- About 243 people live in Hamilton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hamilton?
- Nearby places include Hassell (4.6 mi), Oak City (5.6 mi), Everetts (7.9 mi), Robersonville (8.7 mi), Williamston (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023