Farmville ZIP Codes — Pitt County, NC

There is one unique ZIP code in Farmville, North Carolina and it is 27828. Area code: 252.
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ZIP codes
79.31
sq mi land
0.08
sq mi water
252
area code
Farmville, NC ZIP code map

About Farmville, NC

Farmville is a small city located in Pitt County, North Carolina, offering a welcoming small-town atmosphere in the heart of the eastern part of the state. Served by a single ZIP code, 27828, and the 252 telephone area code, Farmville is a close-knit community with deep agricultural roots and a proud local identity. The city sits within the broader Greenville metropolitan area, making it an accessible destination with both rural charm and proximity to urban amenities.

Location & geography

Farmville is situated in Pitt County in the Coastal Plain region of eastern North Carolina, lying roughly 10 miles west of Greenville along US Highway 264. The city encompasses 79.31 square miles of land and just 0.08 square miles of water, reflecting its largely flat, rural landscape typical of the North Carolina inner coastal plain. Nearby communities include Greenville to the east, Wilson to the northwest, and Rocky Mount further to the west, placing Farmville within a network of well-connected eastern Carolina towns.

Community & economy

Farmville has a strong sense of community pride, with residents drawn together through local schools, churches, and longstanding agricultural traditions that have shaped the town's culture for generations. The local economy has historically been anchored by tobacco farming and related industries, though the community has diversified over time to include retail, healthcare services, and small businesses along Main Street and surrounding corridors. Daily life in Farmville revolves around family-oriented activities, local dining, and community events that celebrate the town's heritage and tight-knit character.

Transportation

Farmville is conveniently accessible via US Highway 264, the primary east-west corridor connecting the city to Greenville in the east and Wilson and the broader I-95 corridor to the west. North Carolina Highway 33 also runs through the area, providing additional regional connectivity to surrounding Pitt County communities. The nearest commercial airport is Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) in Greenville, approximately 10 miles to the east, offering regional flight services for travelers.

History

Farmville was established in the mid-nineteenth century and grew substantially as a regional hub for the tobacco trade, which dominated the economy of eastern North Carolina for well over a century. The town's name itself reflects its agricultural origins, and the surrounding Pitt County landscape was shaped by generations of farming families who cultivated tobacco, cotton, and other crops. Over time, Farmville developed a stable commercial center and incorporated as a town, evolving from a rural farming community into the small city it is recognized as today.

Did you know?

Farmville is home to the Farmville Downtown Historic District, which preserves the architectural character of the town's early commercial heritage along its main corridor. Perhaps surprisingly for a small city of its size, Farmville has historically supported a vibrant arts scene, including the Farmville Downtown Arts Center, which brings cultural programming and gallery exhibitions to the eastern North Carolina community.

ZIP codes for Farmville, NC (1)
ZIP code City County Map
27828 Farmville Pitt View map

Demographics & statistics

8,978
Population
38.7
Median age
$52,625
Median household income
$28,791
Per capita income
$143,300
Median home value
$872
Median monthly rent
66.6%
Home ownership
25.8%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
2,892
Housing units
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
243
Under 5
258
361
5–9
384
378
10–14
401
180
15–19
191
111
20–24
117
747
25–34
793
339
35–44
359
398
45–54
423
390
55–59
413
227
60–64
241
684
65–74
726
191
75–84
203
107
85+
113
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Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 182,27925.4%
18 and over6,69974.6%
65 and over2,02422.5%
Median age38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.1%
Black or African American 35.5%
Two or more races 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Other race 2.4%
Asian 0.4%
GroupCount%
White4,75250.1%
Black or African American3,37235.5%
Two or more races5896.2%
Hispanic or Latino5105.4%
Other race2302.4%
Asian350.4%

Household income

Under $10k 11.3%
$10k–$15k 6.5%
$15k–$25k 6.3%
$25k–$35k 8.2%
$35k–$50k 15.4%
$50k–$75k 12.3%
$75k–$100k 14.9%
$100k–$150k 17.4%
$150k–$200k 5.0%
$200k+ 2.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k11.3%
$10k–$15k6.5%
$15k–$25k6.3%
$25k–$35k8.2%
$35k–$50k15.4%
$50k–$75k12.3%
$75k–$100k14.9%
$100k–$150k17.4%
$150k–$200k5.0%
$200k+2.6%
Median income$52,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.1%
$50k–$100k 9.4%
$100k–$150k 28.5%
$150k–$200k 14.3%
$200k–$300k 13.2%
$300k–$500k 9.6%
$500k–$1M 8.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$143,300
Median rent / month$872
Owner occupied66.6%
Renter occupied33.4%
Vacant8.9%
Single-family detached67.4%
Large apartment buildings1.4%
Mobile homes20.1%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.24

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.7%
2000–200913.1%
1990–199921.6%
1980–198915.5%
1970–197914.1%
1960–196910.8%
1950–19598.7%
1940–19492.4%
1939 or earlier7.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.0%
1 bedroom2.8%
2 bedrooms25.7%
3 bedrooms57.8%
4 bedrooms9.1%
5+ bedrooms2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.7%
1 vehicle36.3%
2 vehicles31.4%
3 or more24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas16.8%
Electricity68.9%
Propane / LP gas12.8%
Fuel oil1.1%
No fuel used0.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,60642.5%
Cohabiting couple2346.2%
Male householder, no spouse74219.6%
Female householder, no spouse1,20131.7%
Households with children under 181,14930.4%
Households with seniors (65+)1,41937.5%
Average household size2.36

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.5%28.4%
Married48.1%45.9%
Separated3.7%3.1%
Widowed4.5%11.8%
Divorced13.2%10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%
Some HS, no diploma 11.4%
HS graduate 34.5%
Some college, no degree 20.4%
Associate's degree 11.3%
Bachelor's degree 11.6%
Graduate / professional 6.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher84.6%
Bachelor's or higher18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool632.8%
Kindergarten1637.3%
Elementary school1,30058.5%
High school31814.3%
College / grad school37717.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 15.5%
Manufacturing 12.4%
Construction 10.5%
Professional & management 8.8%
Retail trade 8.7%
Public administration 5.9%
Agriculture & mining 4.7%
Finance & real estate 4.0%
Transportation & utilities 3.8%
Wholesale trade 3.1%
Other services 1.8%
Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.6%
Service20.0%
Sales & office24.4%
Natural resources & construction14.4%
Production & transportation14.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.9%
Government15.9%
Self-employed2.8%
Unpaid family workers0.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.1%
Carpool14.3%
Public transit0.6%
Walk1.7%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)27.9

Poverty

All people 25.8%
Under 18 years 42.0%
18 and over 20.2%
Married-couple families 4.6%
Female-led households 61.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.4%
Retirement income25.5%
Supplemental Security8.7%
Cash public assistance1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP19.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
High blood pressure40.6%
High cholesterol35.5%
Heart disease7.4%
Stroke4.3%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis27.5%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease8.0%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Binge drinking14.1%
No physical activity26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.0%
Fair or poor health18.0%
Poor mental health14.8%
Poor physical health12.5%
No health insurance19.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.8%
Visited dentist59.3%
Cholesterol screening90.7%
Teeth loss17.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans6309.4%
Disability%
Any disability19.7%
Under 189.6%
18–64 years17.9%
65 and over35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance57.5%
Public insurance50.2%
Uninsured under 198.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only8,47794.4%
Spanish2352.8%
Other Indo-European1191.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander811.0%
Other languages350.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)8,59595.7%
Born in same state8,42093.8%
Born in different state6,91777.0%
Foreign born1751.9%
Naturalized citizen3834.3%
Not a US citizen7619.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab6837.6%
French6667.4%
Italian3293.7%
AncestryCount%
Irish390.4%
English330.4%
Polish130.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.1%
Internet access85.7%

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

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