Greene County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
20,417
population (2021)
-4.4%
pop change since 2010
37079
FIPS code
Greene County ZIP code map
About Greene County
Greene County is located in North Carolina and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 20,417 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.4% from 21,362 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Greene County is 37079.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 20,417 |
| 2010 population | 21,362 |
| Change | -4.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37079 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Greene County
ZIP codes for Greene County, NC (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27888 | Walstonburg | Greene | View map |
| 28538 | Hookerton | Greene | View map |
| 28554 | Maury | Greene | View map |
| 28580 | Snow Hill | Greene | View map |
Demographics & statistics
14,546
Population
39.8
Median age
$46,888
Median household income
$21,192
Per capita income
$99,800
Median home value
$869
Median monthly rent
56.7%
Home ownership
23.0%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
3,381
Housing units
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
405
Under 5
322
470
5–9
373
343
10–14
272
445
15–19
354
557
20–24
443
1,260
25–34
1,002
1,207
35–44
959
1,086
45–54
863
433
55–59
344
597
60–64
475
755
65–74
600
393
75–84
312
154
85+
122
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,626 | 17.9% |
| 18 and over | 11,920 | 82.2% |
| 65 and over | 2,336 | 15.6% |
| Median age | 39.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
43.3%
Black or African American
31.2%
Two or more races
9.7%
Hispanic or Latino
9.6%
Other race
5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,958 | 43.3% |
| Black or African American | 5,016 | 31.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,558 | 9.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,540 | 9.6% |
| Other race | 812 | 5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 142 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.7%
$10k–$15k
7.6%
$15k–$25k
11.3%
$25k–$35k
9.6%
$35k–$50k
14.7%
$50k–$75k
21.7%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
9.3%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
0.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 0.8% |
| Median income | $46,888 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.3%
$50k–$100k
37.1%
$100k–$150k
18.5%
$150k–$200k
13.7%
$200k–$300k
8.9%
$300k–$500k
2.5%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,800 |
| Median rent / month | $869 |
| Owner occupied | 56.7% |
| Renter occupied | 43.4% |
| Vacant | 10.1% |
| Single-family detached | 50.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.6% |
| Mobile homes | 39.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 62.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% |
| 3 or more | 23.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.3% |
| Electricity | 75.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 2.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,765 | 32.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 288 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 916 | 21.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,752 | 39.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,452 | 25.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,647 | 33.3% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.9% | 34.6% |
| Married | 33.7% | 30.0% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.0% | 16.9% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 17.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.1%
Some HS, no diploma
14.1%
HS graduate
33.8%
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Associate's degree
13.0%
Bachelor's degree
6.7%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 76.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 116 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 164 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,097 | 34.8% |
| High school | 834 | 29.4% |
| College / grad school | 570 | 25.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Manufacturing
14.0%
Retail trade
12.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.9%
Public administration
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Agriculture & mining
6.5%
Construction
6.0%
Other services
4.4%
Wholesale trade
4.0%
Professional & management
3.1%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.5% |
| Service | 22.7% |
| Sales & office | 15.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.7% |
| Production & transportation | 20.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.0% |
| Government | 25.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.1% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.7 |
Poverty
All people
23.0%
Under 18 years
39.2%
18 and over
19.0%
Married-couple families
9.4%
Female-led households
27.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.0% |
| Retirement income | 22.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 20.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.2% |
| High cholesterol | 34.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 27.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.6% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.9% |
| No physical activity | 29.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 13.4% |
| No health insurance | 25.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.7% |
| Visited dentist | 54.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 22.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 654 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 16.8% |
| 65 and over | 35.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.9% |
| Public insurance | 42.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,819 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 847 | 6.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 800 | 6.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 5 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,731 | 94.0% |
| Born in same state | 13,661 | 93.6% |
| Born in different state | 11,269 | 78.3% |
| Foreign born | 70 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 815 | 6.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 157 | 24.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,632 | 11.2% |
| Arab | 1,445 | 9.9% |
| Italian | 568 | 3.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 26 | 0.2% |
| English | 26 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.2% |
| Internet access | 92.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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