27881 ZIP Code — Speed, NC
Edgecombe County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27881 is located in Speed, North Carolina, within Edgecombe County. It covers approximately 0.09 square miles and serves a population of 16 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.
16
population
0.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27881 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27881
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| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Speed | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16 |
| Population density | 178 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 065 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.9679 |
| Longitude | -77.4458 |
| 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 | 65.2% | 58.8% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 17.4% | 26.1% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.4% | 13.7% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
16
Population
178
People per sq mi
66.8
Median age
$0
Median household income
$28,500
Per capita income
$23,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
7
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
35–44
1
0
55–59
1
3
65–74
8
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 16 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 13 | 81.3% |
| Median age | 66.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.5%
Black or African American
12.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 87.5% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 12.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 65.2% | 58.8% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 17.4% | 26.1% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.4% | 13.7% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
$15k–$25k
28.6%
$25k–$35k
28.6%
$100k–$150k
42.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 28.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 28.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 42.9% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $23,500 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 71.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 71.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.6% |
| 3 or more | 42.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 28.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 71.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3 | 42.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4 | 57.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7 | 100.0% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Divorced | 60.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.5%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
18.8%
Some college, no degree
31.3%
Associate's degree
37.5%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
58.3%
Manufacturing
25.0%
Wholesale trade
16.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 25.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 25.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 100.0% |
| Retirement income | 28.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 28.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.6% |
| High blood pressure | 54.0% |
| High cholesterol | 39.8% |
| Diabetes | 21.7% |
| Heart disease | 9.9% |
| Stroke | 6.9% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 36.9% |
| Kidney disease | 5.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.4% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 25.0% |
| Binge drinking | 10.2% |
| No physical activity | 35.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.6% |
| Depression | 19.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 26.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 16.5% |
| No health insurance | 22.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 85.4% |
| Visited dentist | 51.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 94.0% |
| Teeth loss | 27.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3 | 18.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 25.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 66.7% |
| 65 and over | 15.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.8% |
| Public insurance | 81.3% |
| No insurance | 18.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 16 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 11 | 68.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3 | 18.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.8% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27881
What city is ZIP code 27881 in?
ZIP code 27881 is primarily assigned to Speed, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27881 in?
ZIP code 27881 falls within Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
Does ZIP code 27881 have an older population?
81% of residents in ZIP code 27881 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 27881 have a large retiree population?
100% of households in ZIP code 27881 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 27881 have a large veteran population?
19% of civilians in ZIP code 27881 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 27881?
Health data for ZIP code 27881 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (22%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 27881 in?
ZIP code 27881 observes the EST timezone.