27879 ZIP Code — Simpson, NC

Pitt County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27879 is located in Simpson, North Carolina, within Pitt County. It covers approximately 0.29 square miles and serves a population of 244 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27879

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $125,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($32,083) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% 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 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 27879 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

244
population
0.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27879 ZIP code map
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City Status
Simpson Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 244
Population density 841 / sq mi
State FIPS 37
County FIPS 147
Geography
Land area 0.29 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 35.5749
Longitude -77.2806
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 45.8% 50.9% 44.4%
$50k – $100k 38.7% 29.5% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 14.1% 16.1% 19.1%
Over $200k 1.4% 3.5% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

244
Population
841
People per sq mi
45.3
Median age
$32,083
Median household income
$32,316
Per capita income
$125,000
Median home value
$888
Median monthly rent
82.9%
Home ownership
31.8%
Poverty rate
7.1%
Unemployment
123
Housing units
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
1
Under 5
1
8
5–9
10
6
10–14
7
5
15–19
6
6
20–24
7
14
25–34
16
16
35–44
18
14
45–54
16
4
55–59
5
6
60–64
6
18
65–74
20
15
75–84
17
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 184116.8%
18 and over20383.2%
65 and over7229.5%
Median age45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 44.2%
White 41.4%
Two or more races 8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Other race 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
GroupCount%
Black or African American11144.2%
White10441.4%
Two or more races208%
Hispanic or Latino72.8%
Other race72.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.8% 50.9% 44.4%
$50k – $100k 38.7% 29.5% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 14.1% 16.1% 19.1%
Over $200k 1.4% 3.5% 6.0%
Under $10k 9.9%
$10k–$15k 17.1%
$15k–$25k 14.4%
$25k–$35k 12.6%
$35k–$50k 8.1%
$50k–$75k 13.5%
$75k–$100k 9.9%
$100k–$150k 7.2%
$150k–$200k 3.6%
$200k+ 3.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k9.9%
$10k–$15k17.1%
$15k–$25k14.4%
$25k–$35k12.6%
$35k–$50k8.1%
$50k–$75k13.5%
$75k–$100k9.9%
$100k–$150k7.2%
$150k–$200k3.6%
$200k+3.6%
Median income$32,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.7%
$50k–$100k 17.4%
$100k–$150k 13.0%
$150k–$200k 32.6%
$200k–$300k 13.0%
$300k–$500k 2.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$125,000
Median rent / month$888
Owner occupied82.9%
Renter occupied17.1%
Vacant21.8%
Single-family detached74.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes25.4%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.15

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.5%
2000–20098.5%
1990–199926.8%
1980–198916.9%
1970–197917.6%
1960–19691.4%
1950–19592.8%
1940–19494.2%
1939 or earlier13.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.4%
1 bedroom1.4%
2 bedrooms20.4%
3 bedrooms70.4%
4 bedrooms2.8%
5+ bedrooms3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle16.2%
1 vehicle32.4%
2 vehicles36.9%
3 or more14.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas19.8%
Electricity78.4%
Propane / LP gas1.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5852.3%
Cohabiting couple1513.5%
Male householder, no spouse1210.8%
Female householder, no spouse2623.4%
Households with children under 182219.8%
Households with seniors (65+)5246.8%
Average household size2.20

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.0%27.0%
Married58.0%45.9%
Separated0.0%4.5%
Widowed2.0%15.3%
Divorced10.0%7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.3%
Some HS, no diploma 5.9%
HS graduate 20.3%
Some college, no degree 30.5%
Associate's degree 15.0%
Bachelor's degree 8.6%
Graduate / professional 7.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher81.8%
Bachelor's or higher16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool24.2%
Kindergarten24.2%
Elementary school2960.4%
High school816.7%
College / grad school714.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.1%
Retail trade 13.0%
Professional & management 8.7%
Construction 7.6%
Manufacturing 7.6%
Other services 7.6%
Finance & real estate 5.4%
Wholesale trade 3.3%
Transportation & utilities 3.3%
Information 2.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts40.2%
Service17.4%
Sales & office14.1%
Natural resources & construction10.9%
Production & transportation17.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector68.5%
Government31.5%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone91.3%
Carpool4.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home1.1%
Other means3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)22.4

Poverty

All people 31.8%
Under 18 years 33.3%
18 and over 31.5%
Married-couple families 31.0%
Female-led households 55.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security50.5%
Retirement income24.3%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP25.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.9%
High blood pressure34.4%
High cholesterol31.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Heart disease4.8%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis21.3%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease4.5%
Cancer5.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.6%
Binge drinking16.3%
No physical activity19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.8%
Depression19.1%
Fair or poor health11.4%
Poor mental health13.1%
Poor physical health8.3%
No health insurance15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.5%
Visited dentist68.7%
Cholesterol screening91.7%
Teeth loss11.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans94.4%
Disability%
Any disability22.1%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years12.2%
65 and over52.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance63.5%
Public insurance41.8%
No insurance9.4%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only24299.2%
Spanish20.8%
Other Indo-European20.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)24198.8%
Born in same state24198.8%
Born in different state16668.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen31.2%
Not a US citizen133.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French145.7%
Italian124.9%
AncestryCount%
German31.2%
Arab31.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.5%
Internet access82.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27879

What city is ZIP code 27879 in?

ZIP code 27879 is primarily assigned to Simpson, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27879 in?

ZIP code 27879 falls within Pitt County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27879?

32% of residents in ZIP code 27879 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27879 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 27879 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 27879 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 27879 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 27879 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 27879 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 27879 in?

ZIP code 27879 observes the EST timezone.

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