Bethel, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27812
Pitt County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,593
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,268
- Median income Below-median income area
- $112,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bethel pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27812 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27812 covers 160.1 square miles in Bethel, Pitt County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,593 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27812 reports a modest median household income of $53,268 (23% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,108. Unemployment is 11.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $112,500 (57% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $725; owner occupancy is 69.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pitt County, so 27812 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27812
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bethel, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27812.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27812, Bethel, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,593
Population
160.1
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27812?
42.9
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
1.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$53,268
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$33,108
Per Capita Income
16.0%
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27812 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Bethel, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$53,268 24th percentile higher than 24% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,293housing units
1,293
Total Housing Units
1,045
Occupied Units
248
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,500
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$725
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 27812, employing approximately 230 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,266,000.
42
Businesses
230
Employees
$14.3M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 5 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 11.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27812 vs 27861 →
ZIP 27812 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27871
Robersonville (27871)
4,619 residents
- 27812
Bethel (27812)
2,593 residents
- 27884 1,282
Stokes (27884)
1,282 residents
- 27840 514
Hamilton (27840)
514 residents
- 27819 330
Conetoe (27819)
330 residents
- 27841 84
Hassell (27841)
84 residents
- 27861 71
Parmele (27861)
71 residents
- 27827 33
Falkland (27827)
33 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27812 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27812 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27827
Falkland (27827)
$96,144 median income
- 27884
Stokes (27884)
$64,306 median income
- 27812
Bethel (27812)
$53,268 median income
- 27871
Robersonville (27871)
$46,172 median income
- 27819
Conetoe (27819)
$38,776 median income
- 27840 $37,857
Hamilton (27840)
$37,857 median income
- 27861 $28,681
Parmele (27861)
$28,681 median income
- 27841 $21,667
Hassell (27841)
$21,667 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27812 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27812, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,593 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27812 in?
ZIP code 27812 (Bethel) is located in Pitt County, North Carolina. Pitt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pitt-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27812?
ZIP code 27812 in Bethel, NC has a population of 2,593 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27812?
The median household income in ZIP 27812 is $53,268, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27812?
The median home value in ZIP 27812 is $112,500, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27812?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27812 is African American at 51.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27812?
ZIP code 27812 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 230 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27812?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27812 are: Wholesale trade (7), Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27812?
In ZIP code 27812, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27812?
In ZIP code 27812, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27812?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27812 is 16.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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