27884 ZIP Code — Stokes, NC

Pitt County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27884 is located in Stokes, North Carolina, within Pitt County. It covers approximately 35.79 square miles and serves a population of 1,541 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27884

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,614. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 27884 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,541

population

35.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27884 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27884

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27884. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stokes	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27834 Greenville (6.4 mi) 27812 Bethel (7 mi) 27871 Robersonville (7.1 mi) 27858 Greenville (13.1 mi) 27892 Williamston (13.7 mi) 27837 Grimesland (14.4 mi) 28590 Winterville (15.3 mi) 27840 Hamilton (16.5 mi) 27889 Washington (17.1 mi) 27886 Tarboro (17.6 mi) 27857 Oak City (18.2 mi) 27828 Farmville (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,541
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	35.79 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	35.7136
Longitude	-77.2737
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	29.3%	50.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	52.5%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	16.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,541

Population

People per sq mi

28.1

Median age

$58,614

Median household income

$18,115

Per capita income

Median home value

$863

Median monthly rent

82.4%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

402

Housing units

21.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

250

15–19

129

20–24

25–34

104

35–44

183

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	592	38.4%
18 and over	949	61.6%
65 and over	82	5.3%
Median age	28.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 39.4%

White 32.1%

Hispanic or Latino 13.1%

Two or more races 8.2%

Other race 7.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	698	39.4%
White	569	32.1%
Hispanic or Latino	232	13.1%
Two or more races	146	8.2%
Other race	128	7.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.3%	50.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	52.5%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	16.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	6.0%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 18.0%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 38.6%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	18.0%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	38.6%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	3.5%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
Median income	$58,614

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.3%

$50k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 26.8%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$863
Owner occupied	82.4%
Renter occupied	17.6%
Vacant	4.6%
Single-family detached	66.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.7%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	36.4%
1980–1989	17.4%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	9.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	63.6%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.7%
1 vehicle	12.4%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	80.0%
Propane / LP gas	14.8%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	264	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	40	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	98	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	59	12.8%
Households with children under 18	176	38.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	103	22.3%
Average household size	3.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	34.0%
Married	58.9%	54.2%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.9%
Divorced	7.6%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	4.4%
Kindergarten	13	1.7%
Elementary school	157	20.7%
High school	383	50.5%
College / grad school	172	22.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 36.7%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Manufacturing 16.3%

Construction 13.3%

Professional & management 7.2%

Retail trade 5.2%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.4%
Service	43.8%
Sales & office	5.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.3%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.7%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 7.6%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 14.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.8%
Retirement income	2.4%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	19.3%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	13.2%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	47.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.4%
Public insurance	21.4%
No insurance	15.5%
Uninsured under 19	8.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,489	96.6%
Spanish	68	4.6%
Other Indo-European	68	4.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,421	92.2%
Born in same state	1,421	92.2%
Born in different state	1,230	79.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	120	7.8%
Not a US citizen	16	13.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	131	8.5%
Italian	107	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	58	3.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.9%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27884

What city is ZIP code 27884 in?

ZIP code 27884 is primarily assigned to Stokes, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27884 in?

ZIP code 27884 falls within Pitt County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27884 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 27884 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 27884 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 27884 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 27884?

ZIP code 27884 has an estimated population of 1,541 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27884?

The median household income in ZIP code 27884 is $58,614, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27884 in?

ZIP code 27884 observes the EST timezone.