Snow Hill, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28580

Greene County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 14, 2026

12,657
43/sq mi: $50,028
Median income: $127,200
Median home value: 11.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Snow Hill pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 19th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 43
people per sq mi: 64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28580 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28580 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 295.0 square miles in Snow Hill, Greene County, North Carolina. The area is home to 12,657 residents, producing a population density of 43 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 28580 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28580 sits at $50,028 (28% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $21,143. The poverty rate stands at 25.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $127,200 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $830 per month, and 63.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28580 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Greene County, so you can benchmark 28580 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 28580

Health care and social assistance

38
Other services (except public administration)

29
Retail trade

28
Construction

24
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

16

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28580, Snow Hill, NC · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-14 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

12,657

Population

295.0

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28580?

41.2

Median Age

61.0%

Male

39.0%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 42.5%

African American 35.0%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 13.9%

Hispanic or Latino 13.9%

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?

$50,028

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$21,143

Per Capita Income

25.7%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28580 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,028 14th percentile higher than 14% 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,098

Total Housing Units

3,634

Occupied Units

464

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.7%

Renter 36.3%

$127,200

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$830

Median Rent

1982

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

-1.6%

YoY Change (2023)

193

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+93%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 28580 have decreased 1.6% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2019	+15.3%	163
2020	-11.9%	143
2021	+21.9%	175
2022	+12.1%	196
2023	-1.6%	193

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 208 business establishments in ZIP 28580, employing approximately 1,790 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,077,000.

208

Businesses

1,790

Employees

$64.1M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Health care and social assistance	38	18.3%
Other services (except public administration)	29	13.9%
Retail trade	28	13.5%
Construction	24	11.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	16	7.7%
Accommodation and food services	16	7.7%
Transportation and warehousing	11	5.3%
Finance and insurance	11	5.3%
Manufacturing	8	3.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	7	3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing	6	2.9%
Wholesale trade	4	1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	4	1.9%
Information	3	1.4%

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 28580 vs 28554 →

28551

14,093
28580

12,657
27828

9,071
27883

3,565
27888

2,560
28538

2,175
28554

243

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28580 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

27883

$61,185
28538

$56,953
27888

$55,167
28580

$50,028
27828

$49,940
28551

$49,092

What this shows By household income, ZIP 28580 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
28554	Maury, NC	243	5.8 mi
28538	Hookerton, NC	2,175	7.1 mi
27888	Walstonburg, NC	2,560	9.2 mi
27828	Farmville, NC	9,071	10.7 mi
28551	La Grange, NC	14,093	10.6 mi
27883	Stantonsburg, NC	3,565	11.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28580 in? ▼

ZIP code 28580 (Snow Hill) is located in Greene County, North Carolina. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-nc.

What is the population of ZIP code 28580? ▼

ZIP code 28580 in Snow Hill, NC has a population of 12,657 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 28580? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 28580 is $50,028, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 28580? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 28580 is $127,200, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28580? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 28580 is White at 42.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.9% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 28580? ▼

ZIP code 28580 has 208 business establishments employing approximately 1,790 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 28580? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28580 are: Health care and social assistance (38), Other services (except public administration) (29), Retail trade (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 28580? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28580 decreased by 1.6% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 28580? ▼

In ZIP code 28580, 45.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% 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 28580? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28580 is 21.7 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 28580? ▼

In ZIP code 28580, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28580? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 28580 is 25.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.