27837 ZIP Code — Grimesland, NC

Pitt County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27837 is located in Grimesland, North Carolina, within Pitt County. It covers approximately 58.90 square miles and serves a population of 5,931 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27837

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,735. 32% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 27837 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,931

population

58.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27837 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27837

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27837. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grimesland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27858 Greenville (4.9 mi) 27817 Chocowinity (8.6 mi) 28513 Ayden (11.3 mi) 28590 Winterville (11.9 mi) 27889 Washington (12.4 mi) 27834 Greenville (14 mi) 28586 Vanceboro (14.1 mi) 27884 Stokes (14.4 mi) 28530 Grifton (14.9 mi) 27814 Blounts Creek (17.8 mi) 28527 Ernul (18.6 mi) 27812 Bethel (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,931
Population density	101 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	58.90 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	35.5130
Longitude	-77.2015
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	29.0%	50.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	29.0%	16.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,931

Population

101

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$70,735

Median household income

$32,067

Per capita income

$133,200

Median home value

$732

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

2,043

Housing units

26.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

137

Under 5

145

234

5–9

248

264

10–14

280

188

15–19

199

20–24

315

25–34

333

432

35–44

458

429

45–54

453

140

55–59

148

199

60–64

210

384

65–74

407

75–84

103

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,506	25.4%
18 and over	4,425	74.6%
65 and over	1,008	17.0%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.1%

Black or African American 12.8%

Hispanic or Latino 9%

Other race 7.8%

Two or more races 2.3%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,375	67.1%
Black or African American	835	12.8%
Hispanic or Latino	587	9%
Other race	507	7.8%
Two or more races	149	2.3%
Asian	42	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.0%	50.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	29.0%	16.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	17.1%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	13.4%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$70,735

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.8%

$50k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 14.5%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,200
Median rent / month	$732
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	64.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	32.0%
1990–1999	22.0%
1980–1989	20.2%
1970–1979	5.1%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	12.5%
3 bedrooms	61.3%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.8%
Electricity	75.6%
Propane / LP gas	10.4%
Fuel oil	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,465	61.9%
Cohabiting couple	121	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	373	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	407	17.2%
Households with children under 18	915	38.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	728	30.8%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	21.2%
Married	64.4%	63.3%
Separated	4.6%	1.4%
Widowed	0.6%	3.8%
Divorced	6.0%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 25.5%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 19.0%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	26.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	1.6%
Kindergarten	105	6.8%
Elementary school	827	53.7%
High school	229	14.9%
College / grad school	354	23.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Construction 16.6%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Retail trade 6.7%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Public administration 4.3%

Professional & management 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Other services 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.3%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	10.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.3%
Carpool	18.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 15.5%

Under 18 years 24.1%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 46.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	21.7%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	327	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.4%
Public insurance	34.8%
No insurance	19.4%
Uninsured under 19	18.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,649	95.2%
Spanish	307	5.4%
Other Indo-European	288	5.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	19	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,396	91.0%
Born in same state	5,381	90.7%
Born in different state	4,228	71.3%
Foreign born	15	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	535	9.0%
Not a US citizen	151	28.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	907	15.3%
Arab	517	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	228	3.8%
Irish	14	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27837

What city is ZIP code 27837 in?

ZIP code 27837 is primarily assigned to Grimesland, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27837 in?

ZIP code 27837 falls within Pitt County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27837?

16% of residents in ZIP code 27837 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27837?

The median home value in ZIP code 27837 is $133,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 27837?

ZIP code 27837 has an estimated population of 5,931 residents, with a density of 101 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27837?

The median household income in ZIP code 27837 is $70,735, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27837 in?

ZIP code 27837 observes the EST timezone.