Williamston, North Carolina

Williamston, North Carolina
Washington Street
Motto: 
"Easy Living with Hometown Values"
Location in North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°50′48″N 77°03′58″W / 35.84667°N 77.06611°W / 35.84667; -77.06611
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyMartin
Area
  Total
4.51 sq mi (11.68 km2)
  Land4.51 sq mi (11.68 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
62 ft (19 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
5,248
  Density1,163.38/sq mi (449.14/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
27892
Area code252
FIPS code37-74220
GNIS feature ID2406889
Websitetownofwilliamston.com

Williamston is a town in and the county seat of Martin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 5,248 at the 2020 census. It is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region. The closest major city is Greenville, approximately 28 miles (45 km) to the southwest.