Martin County Medicare at a glance
| Martin County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,624 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 26.2% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 6,759 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,064 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 60.1% | 57.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 5,624 residents age 65 and older, Martin County is 76th among 100 North Carolina counties for older residents. That group is 26.2% of its population, compared with 17.6% across North Carolina. About 1,622 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 59% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 60.1% of people with Medicare in Martin County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the North Carolina average of 57.9%. Averages cannot choose a plan for you. Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with a Medigap plan each suit different people, depending on doctors, medicines and how you prefer to handle costs, and we compare both at your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Martin County
Martin County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. Counties like this often sit between a metro area and rural communities, so some residents use hospitals and specialists in a neighboring county and a plan’s network across the county line matters.
CMS counts 6,879 Medicare beneficiaries in Martin County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the North Carolina average of 73. About 18% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 13%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Martin County, CMS reported about 697 emergency room visits and 271 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (572) and higher than it for hospital stays (210). About 8% received home health care. These figures describe how people use care under Original Medicare; they do not show what any plan covers or costs.
Sources: CMS Medicare Geographic Variation, 2023; USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Martin County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Martin County; we help Martin County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Martin County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Martin County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Where people live in Martin County
The largest communities in Martin County by 2023 Census population estimates are Williamston (5,051), Robersonville (1,218), Jamesville (410), Hamilton (295), Oak City (262), Parmele (246). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Martin County include 27825, 27840, 27841, 27846, 27857, 27861, 27871, 27892. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Martin County?
Reach out to us: fill out our short form or call (571) 354-0146, and a licensed agent will compare the plans available to you, check your doctors and drugs, and stay with you each year at renewal. For general Medicare information, the federal helpline is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare resources from official sources
- Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov, searchable by ZIP code.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- North Carolina Department of Insurance: North Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Martin County residents
Here is what we can help Martin County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
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Martin County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland County | 6,359 | 66.0% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Richmond County | 7,848 | 63.0% | 19% | Smaller city/town |
| Pasquotank County | 7,885 | 45.5% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Vance County | 8,388 | 68.4% | 27% | Smaller city/town |
| Jackson County | 9,174 | 49.7% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Watauga County | 9,655 | 46.9% | 9% | Smaller city/town |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.