| ZIP Code | 27834 |
|---|---|
| City | Greenville |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Pitt County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 29 ft |
| Latitude | 35.65677 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.379527 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37147 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.4 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.21 |
| Below Poverty | 24.2% ▲ 142% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.8% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 9.3% ▲ 90% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 739 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,110 (28.3%) |
| Some College | 3,404 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 4,801 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 4,706 (14.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,386 (29.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,081 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $161,700 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $941/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 27,368 |
| Vacant Units | 2,949 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 27,368 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,949 |
| Owner Occupied | 37.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 63.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
ZIP code 27834 is located in Greenville, North Carolina, within Pitt County. With a population of 55,073, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.4 years. Economically, 27834 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,081 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27834 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $161,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $941 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 63.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 27834 is majority Black (54.04%). Residents are well-educated — 43.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.2%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27834 stands at 9.3%, which is significantly above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 27834 in Greenville, NC is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 55,073 residents, a median household income of $48,081, and a median home value of $161,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.