| ZIP Code | 27829 |
|---|---|
| City | Fountain |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Pitt County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 111 ft |
| Latitude | 35.699996 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.605652 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37147 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.82 |
| Below Poverty | 17.9% ▲ 79% above avg |
| College Grads | 45.5% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 9.3% ▲ 90% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 328 (33%) |
| Some College | 143 (14.4%) |
| Associates | 67 (6.7%) |
| Bachelors | 82 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 370 (37.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,385 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 71% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $87,400 ▼ 69% below avg ↑ 2% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $703/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 979 |
| Vacant Units | 145 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.82 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 979 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 145 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.82 |
ZIP code 27829 is located in Fountain, North Carolina, within Pitt County. With a population of 1,525, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.6 years. Economically, 27829 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,385 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27829 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $87,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $703 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 2% since 2019.
The population of 27829 is majority White (65.97%). Residents are well-educated — 45.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.9%. Household income has grown by 71% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27829 stands at 9.3%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 27829 in Fountain, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,525 residents, a median household income of $58,385, and a median home value of $87,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.