27828 ZIP Code — Farmville, NC

Pitt County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27828 is located in Farmville, North Carolina, within Pitt County. It covers approximately 79.31 square miles and serves a population of 8,978 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27828

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $143,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $52,625. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27828 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

8,978

population

79.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27828 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27828

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27828. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Farmville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27829 Fountain (8.2 mi) 27888 Walstonburg (8.9 mi) 28590 Winterville (9.8 mi) 28580 Snow Hill (10.5 mi) 28538 Hookerton (11.4 mi) 27834 Greenville (12.4 mi) 27883 Stantonsburg (13.5 mi) 27852 Macclesfield (14.5 mi) 28513 Ayden (14.6 mi) 27812 Bethel (15.7 mi) 27858 Greenville (16.3 mi) 28530 Grifton (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,978
Population density	113 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	79.31 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	35.5853
Longitude	-77.5684
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	48.5%	50.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	16.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

8,978

Population

113

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$52,625

Median household income

$28,791

Per capita income

$143,300

Median home value

$872

Median monthly rent

66.6%

Home ownership

25.8%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

2,892

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

243

Under 5

258

361

5–9

384

378

10–14

401

180

15–19

191

111

20–24

117

747

25–34

793

339

35–44

359

398

45–54

423

390

55–59

413

227

60–64

241

684

65–74

726

191

75–84

203

107

85+

113

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,279	25.4%
18 and over	6,699	74.6%
65 and over	2,024	22.5%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.1%

Black or African American 35.5%

Two or more races 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Other race 2.4%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,752	50.1%
Black or African American	3,372	35.5%
Two or more races	589	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	510	5.4%
Other race	230	2.4%
Asian	35	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	50.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	16.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 11.3%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.3%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$52,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.1%

$50k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 28.5%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 8.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,300
Median rent / month	$872
Owner occupied	66.6%
Renter occupied	33.4%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	67.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	20.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	21.6%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	57.8%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	36.3%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.8%
Electricity	68.9%
Propane / LP gas	12.8%
Fuel oil	1.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,606	42.5%
Cohabiting couple	234	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	742	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,201	31.7%
Households with children under 18	1,149	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,419	37.5%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.5%	28.4%
Married	48.1%	45.9%
Separated	3.7%	3.1%
Widowed	4.5%	11.8%
Divorced	13.2%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 34.5%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	63	2.8%
Kindergarten	163	7.3%
Elementary school	1,300	58.5%
High school	318	14.3%
College / grad school	377	17.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.5%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Construction 10.5%

Professional & management 8.8%

Retail trade 8.7%

Public administration 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Other services 1.8%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.6%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.1%
Carpool	14.3%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 25.8%

Under 18 years 42.0%

18 and over 20.2%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 61.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.4%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	19.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	630	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	9.6%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.5%
Public insurance	50.2%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,477	94.4%
Spanish	235	2.8%
Other Indo-European	119	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	81	1.0%
Other languages	35	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,595	95.7%
Born in same state	8,420	93.8%
Born in different state	6,917	77.0%
Foreign born	175	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	383	4.3%
Not a US citizen	76	19.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	683	7.6%
French	666	7.4%
Italian	329	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	39	0.4%
English	33	0.4%
Polish	13	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27828

What city is ZIP code 27828 in?

ZIP code 27828 is primarily assigned to Farmville, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27828 in?

ZIP code 27828 falls within Pitt County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27828?

26% of residents in ZIP code 27828 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27828 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 27828 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27828?

The median home value in ZIP code 27828 is $143,300.

Does ZIP code 27828 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 27828 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 27828 in?

ZIP code 27828 observes the EST timezone.