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Oak City, NC
Town in Martin County, North Carolina.
Population
353
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
352
ZIP codes
0
Oak City and its ZIP codes
Oak City at a glance
- Oak City is 59% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Oak City, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Martin County. PPP loans are for Oak City.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.3 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
Oak City, 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
49.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oak City, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
21.2%
U.S. 12.1% +9.1 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Oak City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HassellTown | 4 mi | 0.3 |
| HamiltonTown | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
| HobgoodTown | 6.6 mi | 1 |
| SpeedTown | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| RobersonvilleTown | 9.9 mi | 1.2 |
| ParmeleTown | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| BethelTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| EverettsTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Lewiston WoodvilleTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| PrincevilleTown | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| ConetoeTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Scotland NeckTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| TarboroTown | 15 mi | 11.3 |
| WilliamstonTown | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| LeggettTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| KelfordTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oak City, NC in?
- Oak City is in Martin County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Oak City, NC?
- About 353 people live in Oak City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oak City?
- Nearby places include Hassell (4 mi), Hamilton (5.6 mi), Hobgood (6.6 mi), Speed (7.8 mi), Robersonville (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023