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Parmele, NC
Town in Martin County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27861.
Population
374
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
323
ZIP codes
1
Parmele and its ZIP codes
Parmele at a glance
- Parmele is 46% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Parmele, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Martin County. PPP loans are for Parmele.
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
Parmele, 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
90° / 33°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parmele, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.7%
U.S. 33.3% +11.4 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.3%
U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Parmele
1 in or overlapping Parmele. Population shown
Cities near Parmele
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RobersonvilleTown | 3.4 mi | 1.2 |
| BethelTown | 3.5 mi | 1.1 |
| HassellTown | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| StokesCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 4.4 |
| ConetoeTown | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| EverettsTown | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Oak CityTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| HamiltonTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Bear GrassTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| BelvoirCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| PrincevilleTown | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| SpeedTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| FalklandTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| WilliamstonTown | 14 mi | 4.5 |
| TarboroTown | 14 mi | 11.3 |
| GreenvilleCity | 15 mi | 38.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parmele, NC in?
- Parmele is in Martin County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Parmele, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Parmele include 27861.
- What is the population of Parmele, NC?
- About 374 people live in Parmele, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parmele?
- Nearby places include Robersonville (3.4 mi), Bethel (3.5 mi), Hassell (6.6 mi), Stokes (7.6 mi), Conetoe (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023