27812 ZIP Code — Bethel, NC

Pitt County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27812 is located in Bethel, North Carolina, within Pitt County. It covers approximately 58.63 square miles and serves a population of 2,232 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27812

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $111,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $50,036. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 27812 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,232

population

58.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27812 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27812

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27812. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bethel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27834 Greenville (6.5 mi) 27884 Stokes (7 mi) 27871 Robersonville (8.1 mi) 27886 Tarboro (11.2 mi) 27852 Macclesfield (14.6 mi) 27829 Fountain (14.8 mi) 27828 Farmville (15.7 mi) 27857 Oak City (15.7 mi) 27840 Hamilton (16 mi) 28590 Winterville (16.2 mi) 27864 Pinetops (16.3 mi) 27858 Greenville (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,232
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	58.63 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.7566
Longitude	-77.3859
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	252

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.4%	50.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	16.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,232

Population

People per sq mi

42.9

Median age

$50,036

Median household income

$30,169

Per capita income

$111,900

Median home value

$740

Median monthly rent

65.6%

Home ownership

16.3%

Poverty rate

9.8%

Unemployment

984

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

125

25–34

141

172

35–44

194

113

45–54

127

55–59

60–64

177

65–74

198

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	436	19.5%
18 and over	1,796	80.5%
65 and over	500	22.4%
Median age	42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 47.2%

White 46.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 2.2%

Two or more races 2.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,077	47.2%
White	1,053	46.1%
Hispanic or Latino	51	2.2%
Other race	51	2.2%
Two or more races	50	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.4%	50.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	16.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 11.7%

$10k–$15k 9.3%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.7%
$10k–$15k	9.3%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$50,036

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.2%

$50k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 14.3%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,900
Median rent / month	$740
Owner occupied	65.6%
Renter occupied	34.4%
Vacant	22.1%
Single-family detached	80.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	16.9%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	26.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.5%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	33.7%
3 or more	19.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	72.7%
Propane / LP gas	21.1%
Fuel oil	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	333	31.8%
Cohabiting couple	19	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	310	29.6%
Female householder, no spouse	386	36.8%
Households with children under 18	250	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	427	40.7%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.4%	31.0%
Married	42.1%	34.1%
Separated	7.8%	7.9%
Widowed	6.9%	15.1%
Divorced	11.9%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	1.9%
Kindergarten	23	5.4%
Elementary school	251	59.1%
High school	86	20.2%
College / grad school	57	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.2%

Retail trade 14.5%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Public administration 7.4%

Construction 6.5%

Professional & management 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Other services 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Information 0.3%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	24.8%
Sales & office	24.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.9%
Government	24.3%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.4%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 16.3%

Under 18 years 20.2%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 30.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	17.9%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	59.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	178	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	7.8%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	32.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.3%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,168	97.1%
Spanish	6	0.3%
Other Indo-European	6	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,206	98.8%
Born in same state	2,195	98.3%
Born in different state	1,803	80.8%
Foreign born	11	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	26	1.2%
Not a US citizen	11	42.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	227	10.2%
French	115	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	68	3%
English	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.0%
Internet access	76.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27812

What city is ZIP code 27812 in?

ZIP code 27812 is primarily assigned to Bethel, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27812 in?

ZIP code 27812 falls within Pitt County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27812?

16% of residents in ZIP code 27812 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27812 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 27812 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27812?

The median home value in ZIP code 27812 is $111,900.

Does ZIP code 27812 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 27812 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 27812 in?

ZIP code 27812 observes the EST timezone.