Snow Hill, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28580
Greene County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,657
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,028
- Median income Below-median income area
- $127,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Snow Hill, Greene County, North Carolina, home to 12,657 residents across 295.0 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28580 reports a modest median household income of $50,028 (28% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,143. The poverty rate is 25.7%, 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 $127,200 (51% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $830; owner occupancy is 63.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Greene County, so 28580 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 28580
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Snow Hill, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28580.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
16 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 28580, Snow Hill, 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
12,657
Population
295.0
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28580?
41.2
Median Age
61.0%
Male
39.0%
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?
$50,028
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$21,143
Per Capita Income
25.7%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28580 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Snow Hill, 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)
$50,028 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
4,098housing units
4,098
Total Housing Units
3,634
Occupied Units
464
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$127,200
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$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
14
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 →
ZIP 28580 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28551
La Grange (28551)
14,093 residents
- 28580
Snow Hill (28580)
12,657 residents
- 27828
Farmville (27828)
9,071 residents
- 27883 3,565
Stantonsburg (27883)
3,565 residents
- 27888 2,560
Walstonburg (27888)
2,560 residents
- 28538 2,175
Hookerton (28538)
2,175 residents
- 28554 243
Maury (28554)
243 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28580 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28580 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27883
Stantonsburg (27883)
$61,185 median income
- 28538
Hookerton (28538)
$56,953 median income
- 27888
Walstonburg (27888)
$55,167 median income
- 28580
Snow Hill (28580)
$50,028 median income
- 27828
Farmville (27828)
$49,940 median income
- 28551
La Grange (28551)
$49,092 median income
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28580, 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 (12,657 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 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.
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