Farmville ZIP Code List — Pitt County, NC

There is one unique ZIP code in Farmville, North Carolina and it is 27828. Area code: 252.

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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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,279	25.4%
18 and over	6,699	74.6%
65 and over	2,024	22.5%
Median age	38.7 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%

Group	Count	%
White	4,752	50.1%
Black or African American	3,372	35.5%
Two or more races	589	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	510	5.4%
Other race	230	2.4%
Asian	35	0.4%

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 $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%
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

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,300
Median rent / month	$872
Owner occupied	66.6%
Renter occupied	33.4%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	67.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	20.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	21.6%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	57.8%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	36.3%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.8%
Electricity	68.9%
Propane / LP gas	12.8%
Fuel oil	1.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,606	42.5%
Cohabiting couple	234	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	742	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,201	31.7%
Households with children under 18	1,149	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,419	37.5%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.5%	28.4%
Married	48.1%	45.9%
Separated	3.7%	3.1%
Widowed	4.5%	11.8%
Divorced	13.2%	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 higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	63	2.8%
Kindergarten	163	7.3%
Elementary school	1,300	58.5%
High school	318	14.3%
College / grad school	377	17.0%

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 & arts	26.6%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.1%
Carpool	14.3%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	1.7%
Other means	0.8%
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 Security	40.4%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	19.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	630	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	9.6%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.5%
Public insurance	50.2%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,477	94.4%
Spanish	235	2.8%
Other Indo-European	119	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	81	1.0%
Other languages	35	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,595	95.7%
Born in same state	8,420	93.8%
Born in different state	6,917	77.0%
Foreign born	175	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	383	4.3%
Not a US citizen	76	19.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	683	7.6%
French	666	7.4%
Italian	329	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	39	0.4%
English	33	0.4%
Polish	13	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ZIP code for Farmville, NC?

Farmville, NC has one ZIP code: 27828.

What is the main ZIP code for Farmville, NC?

The primary ZIP code for Farmville, NC is 27828. The city uses area code 252 for phone service.

What county is Farmville, NC in?

Farmville is located in Pitt County, North Carolina.

How many ZIP codes are in Farmville, NC?

Farmville, NC has 1 ZIP code.

What ZIP code covers the East Carolina University campus area in Farmville, NC?

East Carolina University's main campus in Farmville is located in ZIP code 27828. This is the primary educational institution in the city and serves as a major landmark for the area.

What is the ZIP code for downtown Farmville's central business district?

Downtown Farmville and its central business district are served by ZIP code 27828. This area includes the main commercial and civic buildings in the heart of the city.