Greenville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27834
Pitt County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 52,914
- 116/sq mi High-density area
- $48,935
- Median income Below-median income area
- $174,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greenville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 116
- people per sq mi
- 37%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27834 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27834 (Greenville, NC) rose +10.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 195.9 in 2023 to 216.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27834 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina, with 52,914 residents across 457.7 square miles, a density of 116 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27834 reports a modest median household income of $48,935 (29% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,770. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $174,500 (33% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $972; owner occupancy is 37.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pitt County, so 27834 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 27834
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27834.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
246 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
227 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
148 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
116 establishments
- Construction
Construction
105 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 27834, Greenville, 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
52,914
Population
457.7
Area (sq mi)
116
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27834?
32.6
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
7.4%
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?
$48,935
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$30,770
Per Capita Income
24.1%
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27834 ranks nationally
Greenville, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$48,935 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
27,711housing units
27,711
Total Housing Units
24,640
Occupied Units
3,071
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,500
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$972
Median Rent
1996
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
+10.4%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27834 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 134 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 152 |
| 2022 | +16.5% | 177 |
| 2023 | +10.7% | 196 |
| 2024 | +10.4% | 216 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,300 business establishments in ZIP 27834, employing approximately 34,934 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,044,842,000.
1,300
Businesses
34,934
Employees
$2.0B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 246 | 18.9% |
| Retail trade | 227 | 17.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 148 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 116 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 105 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 80 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 63 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 56 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 47 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 39 | 3.0% |
| Information | 26 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 9 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.2% |
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 27834 vs 27884 →
ZIP 27834 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27858
Greenville (27858)
55,781 residents
- 27834
Greenville (27834)
52,914 residents
- 28590
Winterville (28590)
23,407 residents
- 27884 1,282
Stokes (27884)
1,282 residents
- 27879 311
Simpson (27879)
311 residents
- 27827 33
Falkland (27827)
33 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27834 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27834 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
- 28590
Winterville (28590)
$83,880 median income
- 27884
Stokes (27884)
$64,306 median income
- 27858
Greenville (27858)
$59,713 median income
- 27834
Greenville (27834)
$48,935 median income
- 27879 $32,500
Simpson (27879)
$32,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27834 ranks #5 of 6 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 27834, 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 (52,914 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 27834 in?
ZIP code 27834 (Greenville) 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 27834?
ZIP code 27834 in Greenville, NC has a population of 52,914 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27834?
The median household income in ZIP 27834 is $48,935, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27834?
The median home value in ZIP 27834 is $174,500, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27834?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27834 is African American at 53.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27834?
ZIP code 27834 has 1,300 business establishments employing approximately 34,934 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27834?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27834 are: Health care and social assistance (246), Retail trade (227), Accommodation and food services (148). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27834?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27834 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 27834?
In ZIP code 27834, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 27834?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27834 is 21.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27834?
In ZIP code 27834, approximately 37.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27834?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27834 is 24.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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