Farmville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27828
Pitt County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,071
- 46/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,940
- Median income Below-median income area
- $169,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Farmville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 46
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27828 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27828 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Farmville, Pitt County, North Carolina, home to 9,071 residents across 198.9 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27828 reports a modest median household income of $49,940 (28% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,877. The poverty rate is 24.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $169,000 (35% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $743; owner occupancy is 70.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pitt County, so 27828 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 27828
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Farmville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27828.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 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 27828, Farmville, 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
9,071
Population
198.9
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27828?
41.5
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
4.7%
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?
$49,940
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$29,877
Per Capita Income
24.2%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27828 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Farmville, 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)
$49,940 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
3,881housing units
3,881
Total Housing Units
3,459
Occupied Units
422
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,000
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$743
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.5%
YoY Change (2023)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27828 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -0.1% | 137 |
| 2020 | +5.4% | 144 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 166 |
| 2022 | +19.4% | 198 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 211 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 190 business establishments in ZIP 27828, employing approximately 2,093 people with a combined annual payroll of $94,934,000.
190
Businesses
2,093
Employees
$94.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 31 | 16.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 12.6% |
| Construction | 22 | 11.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.6% |
| Information | 3 | 1.6% |
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 27828 vs 28554 →
ZIP 27828 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28580
Snow Hill (28580)
12,657 residents
- 27828
Farmville (27828)
9,071 residents
- 27888 2,560
Walstonburg (27888)
2,560 residents
- 27829 1,930
Fountain (27829)
1,930 residents
- 28554 243
Maury (28554)
243 residents
- 27827 33
Falkland (27827)
33 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27828 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27828 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
- 27829
Fountain (27829)
$58,277 median income
- 27888
Walstonburg (27888)
$55,167 median income
- 28580
Snow Hill (28580)
$50,028 median income
- 27828
Farmville (27828)
$49,940 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27828 ranks #5 of 5 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 27828, 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 (9,071 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 27828 in?
ZIP code 27828 (Farmville) 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 27828?
ZIP code 27828 in Farmville, NC has a population of 9,071 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27828?
The median household income in ZIP 27828 is $49,940, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27828?
The median home value in ZIP 27828 is $169,000, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27828?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27828 is White at 56.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27828?
ZIP code 27828 has 190 business establishments employing approximately 2,093 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27828?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27828 are: Retail trade (31), Health care and social assistance (24), Other services (except public administration) (24). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27828?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27828 increased by 6.5% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27828?
In ZIP code 27828, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 27828?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27828 is 27.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27828?
In ZIP code 27828, approximately 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27828?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27828 is 24.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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