PlainZIP

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
$49,940
Median income
$169,000
Median home value
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 198.9 square miles in Farmville, Pitt County, North Carolina. The area is home to 9,071 residents, producing a population density of 46 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 27828 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27828 sits at $49,940 (28% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $29,877. The poverty rate stands at 24.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $169,000 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $743 per month, and 70.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27828 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pitt County, so you can benchmark 27828 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 27828

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27828.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 27828?

41.5

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 56.0%
African American 34.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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

$29,877

Per Capita Income

24.2%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27828 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$49,940 14th percentile higher than 14% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,881

Total Housing Units

3,459

Occupied Units

422

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.1%
Renter 29.9%

$169,000

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$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

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ZIP 27828 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27828 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27828 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28554 Maury, NC 243 7.4 mi
27888 Walstonburg, NC 2,560 6.6 mi
27829 Fountain, NC 1,930 7.4 mi
27827 Falkland, NC 33 8.7 mi
28580 Snow Hill, NC 12,657 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pitt County

27858 standard
Greenville, NC
Pop: 55,781
27834 standard
Greenville, NC
Pop: 52,914
28590 standard
Winterville, NC
Pop: 23,407
28513 standard
Ayden, NC
Pop: 10,346
27837 standard
Grimesland, NC
Pop: 5,903
27812 standard
Bethel, NC
Pop: 2,593

Related Areas

Pitt County Farmville, NC North Carolina

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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Official Data Resources for Farmville, NC

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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