27858 ZIP Code — Greenville, NC
Pitt County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27858 is located in Greenville, North Carolina, within Pitt County. It covers approximately 61.40 square miles and serves a population of 57,075 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.
About ZIP code 27858
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $218,100. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $56,533. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
57,075
population
61.40
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27858 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27858
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27858. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Greenville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27837 Grimesland (4.9 mi)
28590 Winterville (7 mi)
28513 Ayden (7.8 mi)
27834 Greenville (10.6 mi)
28530 Grifton (12 mi)
27884 Stokes (13.1 mi)
27817 Chocowinity (13.2 mi)
28586 Vanceboro (15.9 mi)
27828 Farmville (16.3 mi)
28538 Hookerton (16.5 mi)
27889 Washington (16.6 mi)
27812 Bethel (17 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 57,075 |
| Population density | 930 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 147 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 61.40 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.5238 |
| Longitude | -77.2883 |
| 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 | 50.0% | 50.9% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.5% | 29.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.1% | 16.1% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 3.5% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
57,075
Population
930
People per sq mi
25.8
Median age
$56,533
Median household income
$31,631
Per capita income
$218,100
Median home value
$979
Median monthly rent
43.6%
Home ownership
22.6%
Poverty rate
9.6%
Unemployment
13,011
Housing units
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,206
Under 5
1,334
925
5–9
1,023
1,364
10–14
1,509
3,571
15–19
3,950
6,079
20–24
6,725
3,322
25–34
3,675
2,565
35–44
2,837
2,534
45–54
2,804
1,451
55–59
1,606
1,157
60–64
1,280
1,661
65–74
1,837
939
75–84
1,039
324
85+
358
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,060 | 15.9% |
| 18 and over | 48,015 | 84.1% |
| 65 and over | 6,158 | 10.8% |
| Median age | 25.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.6%
Black or African American
20.6%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Other race
3%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,060 | 65.6% |
| Black or African American | 12,260 | 20.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,655 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,467 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 1,770 | 3% |
| Asian | 971 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 297 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 62 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.0% | 50.9% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.5% | 29.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.1% | 16.1% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 3.5% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
8.0%
$10k–$15k
6.8%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
15.4%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
10.6%
$100k–$150k
14.2%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k+
6.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.0% |
| Median income | $56,533 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.5%
$50k–$100k
8.5%
$100k–$150k
15.8%
$150k–$200k
16.1%
$200k–$300k
26.6%
$300k–$500k
22.2%
$500k–$1M
5.4%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $218,100 |
| Median rent / month | $979 |
| Owner occupied | 43.6% |
| Renter occupied | 56.4% |
| Vacant | 11.5% |
| Single-family detached | 45.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.7% |
| Mobile homes | 3.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% |
| 3 or more | 22.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 16.2% |
| Electricity | 78.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,562 | 32.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,195 | 9.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,853 | 25.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,378 | 32.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,169 | 22.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,582 | 19.9% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 56.5% | 50.7% |
| Married | 35.3% | 31.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 11.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
18.9%
Some college, no degree
18.2%
Associate's degree
12.2%
Bachelor's degree
27.1%
Graduate / professional
17.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 614 | 2.6% |
| Kindergarten | 620 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 3,647 | 15.4% |
| High school | 2,396 | 10.1% |
| College / grad school | 16,417 | 69.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.6%
Retail trade
13.4%
Professional & management
11.0%
Manufacturing
8.4%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Other services
4.7%
Construction
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Public administration
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.7% |
| Service | 19.9% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.7% |
| Production & transportation | 12.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.4% |
| Government | 17.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.1% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 3.4% |
| Work from home | 11.4% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.7 |
Poverty
All people
22.6%
Under 18 years
20.1%
18 and over
23.1%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
25.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.3% |
| Retirement income | 17.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.5% |
| High blood pressure | 25.2% |
| High cholesterol | 26.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 16.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.2% |
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 19.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.9% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 16.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.8% |
| Visited dentist | 64.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.2% |
| Teeth loss | 14.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,747 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 and over | 35.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.3% |
| Public insurance | 20.7% |
| No insurance | 9.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 54,535 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 1,601 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,152 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 134 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 284 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 54,607 | 95.7% |
| Born in same state | 53,885 | 94.4% |
| Born in different state | 35,931 | 63.0% |
| Foreign born | 722 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,468 | 4.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 961 | 38.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,922 | 12.1% |
| Italian | 4,981 | 8.7% |
| Arab | 2,908 | 5.1% |
| Polish | 285 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 260 | 0.5% |
| English | 186 | 0.3% |
| German | 105 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 48 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27858
What part of Greenville is ZIP code 27858?
ZIP code 27858 covers a portion of Greenville, North Carolina, within Pitt County.
What county is ZIP code 27858 in?
ZIP code 27858 falls within Pitt County, North Carolina.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27858?
23% of residents in ZIP code 27858 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 27858 mostly rentals?
56% of occupied units in ZIP code 27858 are renter-occupied.
What is the population of ZIP code 27858?
ZIP code 27858 has an estimated population of 57,075 residents, with a density of 930 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27858?
The median household income in ZIP code 27858 is $56,533, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27858 in?
ZIP code 27858 observes the EST timezone.