Pitt County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 16 ZIP codes · 12 cities
16
ZIP codes
172,169
population (2021)
+2.4%
pop change since 2010
37147
FIPS code
Pitt County ZIP code map
About Pitt County
Pitt County is located in North Carolina and contains 16 ZIP codes across 12 cities and communities.
The county's population was 172,169 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.4% from 168,148 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Pitt County is 37147.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 172,169 |
| 2010 population | 168,148 |
| Change | +2.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37147 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Pitt County
Ayden
Bellarthur
Bethel
Falkland
Farmville
Fountain
Greenville
Grifton
Grimesland
Simpson
Stokes
Winterville
ZIP codes for Pitt County, NC (16)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27811 | Bellarthur | Pitt | View map |
| 27812 | Bethel | Pitt | View map |
| 27827 | Falkland | Pitt | View map |
| 27828 | Farmville | Pitt | View map |
| 27829 | Fountain | Pitt | View map |
| 27833 | Greenville | Pitt | View map |
| 27834 | Greenville | Pitt | View map |
| 27835 | Greenville | Pitt | View map |
| 27836 | Greenville | Pitt | View map |
| 27837 | Grimesland | Pitt | View map |
| 27858 | Greenville | Pitt | View map |
| 27879 | Simpson | Pitt | View map |
| 27884 | Stokes | Pitt | View map |
| 28513 | Ayden | Pitt | View map |
| 28530 | Grifton | Pitt | View map |
| 28590 | Winterville | Pitt | View map |
Demographics & statistics
172,849
Population
33.0
Median age
$55,914
Median household income
$32,006
Per capita income
$136,978
Median home value
$828
Median monthly rent
64.7%
Home ownership
17.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
46,323
Housing units
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4,944
Under 5
4,833
4,828
5–9
4,718
5,758
10–14
5,628
7,096
15–19
6,935
11,065
20–24
10,816
12,134
25–34
11,859
10,132
35–44
9,904
9,554
45–54
9,338
4,792
55–59
4,684
4,930
60–64
4,818
7,605
65–74
7,433
3,390
75–84
3,313
1,184
85+
1,158
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 36,994 | 24.1% |
| 18 and over | 135,855 | 75.9% |
| 65 and over | 24,083 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 33.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
51.9%
Black or African American
33.3%
Hispanic or Latino
5.1%
Other race
3.9%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94,560 | 51.9% |
| Black or African American | 60,619 | 33.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,200 | 5.1% |
| Other race | 7,135 | 3.9% |
| Two or more races | 6,649 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 3,153 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 671 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.5%
$10k–$15k
6.3%
$15k–$25k
9.0%
$25k–$35k
10.0%
$35k–$50k
14.1%
$50k–$75k
17.6%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
13.1%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k+
3.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.5% |
| Median income | $55,914 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.5%
$50k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
15.6%
$200k–$300k
19.8%
$300k–$500k
10.9%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $136,978 |
| Median rent / month | $828 |
| Owner occupied | 64.7% |
| Renter occupied | 35.3% |
| Vacant | 10.9% |
| Single-family detached | 60.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.8% |
| Mobile homes | 20.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.38 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% |
| 3 or more | 24.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.7% |
| Electricity | 76.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 12.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 25,856 | 42.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 5,468 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 15,428 | 20.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 26,043 | 30.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 20,675 | 31.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 17,904 | 30.5% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.9% | 33.8% |
| Married | 49.1% | 42.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 8.9% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
28.6%
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Associate's degree
13.2%
Bachelor's degree
17.1%
Graduate / professional
9.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2,677 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 2,252 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 16,476 | 41.0% |
| High school | 7,978 | 21.9% |
| College / grad school | 25,609 | 27.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.0%
Manufacturing
12.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.0%
Retail trade
10.2%
Construction
8.7%
Professional & management
7.2%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Public administration
4.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Other services
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.4% |
| Service | 21.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.1% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.3% |
| Government | 16.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.5% |
| Carpool | 10.3% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.1 |
Poverty
All people
17.9%
Under 18 years
20.8%
18 and over
17.0%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
28.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.6% |
| Retirement income | 21.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 24.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 18.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.0% |
| Visited dentist | 60.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 16.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 10,365 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 8.4% |
| 18–64 years | 13.5% |
| 65 and over | 40.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.8% |
| Public insurance | 36.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 163,072 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 4,743 | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,094 | 2.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 432 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 967 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 163,769 | 94.8% |
| Born in same state | 161,681 | 93.7% |
| Born in different state | 117,068 | 72.7% |
| Foreign born | 2,088 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,080 | 5.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,545 | 31.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 17,251 | 10% |
| Italian | 10,218 | 5.9% |
| Arab | 9,622 | 5.6% |
| English | 560 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 496 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 493 | 0.3% |
| German | 222 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 150 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 115 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.7% |
| Internet access | 89.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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