Greenville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27858
Pitt County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 55,781
- 358/sq mi High-density area
- $59,713
- Median income Below-median income area
- $251,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 46.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greenville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 358
- people per sq mi
- 43%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27858 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 27858 (Greenville, NC) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 189.4 in 2023 to 200.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27858 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina, with 55,781 residents across 156.0 square miles, a density of 358 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27858 reports a modest median household income of $59,713 (14% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,907. The poverty rate is 22.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $251,100 (3% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,037; 42.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pitt County, so 27858 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 27858
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27858.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
215 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
168 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
165 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
164 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
121 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 27858, 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
55,781
Population
156.0
Area (sq mi)
358
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27858?
26.1
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
4.6%
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?
$59,713
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$36,907
Per Capita Income
22.5%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27858 ranks nationally
Greenville, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$59,713 29th percentile higher than 29% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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
26,947housing units
26,947
Total Housing Units
24,457
Occupied Units
2,490
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$251,100
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,037
Median Rent
1992
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
201
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+101%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27858 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 135 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 150 |
| 2022 | +18.4% | 178 |
| 2023 | +6.4% | 189 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 201 |
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 1,394 business establishments in ZIP 27858, employing approximately 16,428 people with a combined annual payroll of $561,022,000.
1,394
Businesses
16,428
Employees
$561.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 215 | 15.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 168 | 12.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 165 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 164 | 11.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 121 | 8.7% |
| Construction | 113 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 107 | 7.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 107 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 78 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 29 | 2.1% |
| Information | 28 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 24 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 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 27858 vs 27879 →
ZIP 27858 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
- 28513 10,346
Ayden (28513)
10,346 residents
- 27837 5,903
Grimesland (27837)
5,903 residents
- 27879 311
Simpson (27879)
311 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27858 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27858 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28590
Winterville (28590)
$83,880 median income
- 27837
Grimesland (27837)
$69,830 median income
- 27858
Greenville (27858)
$59,713 median income
- 28513
Ayden (28513)
$57,285 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 27858 ranks #3 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 27858, 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 (55,781 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 27858 in?
ZIP code 27858 (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 27858?
ZIP code 27858 in Greenville, NC has a population of 55,781 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27858?
The median household income in ZIP 27858 is $59,713, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27858?
The median home value in ZIP 27858 is $251,100, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27858?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27858 is White at 68.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27858?
ZIP code 27858 has 1,394 business establishments employing approximately 16,428 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27858?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27858 are: Retail trade (215), Accommodation and food services (168), Professional, scientific, and technical services (165). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27858?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27858 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 27858?
In ZIP code 27858, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.1% 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 27858?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27858 is 19.2 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 27858?
In ZIP code 27858, approximately 42.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27858?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27858 is 22.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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