City

Greenville, NC

5 ZIP codes  ·  Pitt County  ·  North Carolina

👥111,331Population
💰$54,566Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂29.9Median Age
🏠$197,831Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓51.6%College Grads▲ 33% above avg
📊9.1%Unemployment▲ 86% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.2%Hispanic: 7.1%Black: 37.1%Asian: 2%Other: 3.2%Race
White50.2%
Hispanic7.1%
Black37.1%
Asian2.0%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
22%
25–44
26%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty21.9% ▲ 119% above avg
College Grads51.6% ▲ 33% above avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 86% above avg
No HS Diploma868 (1.5%)
HS Graduate13,924 (23.3%)
Some College5,950 (9.9%)
Associates8,603 (14.4%)
Bachelors8,281 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree22,181 (37.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 37.1%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad23.3%
Some College9.9%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate37.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 40.4%Renter: 59.6%Tenure
Owner40.4%
Renter59.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,566 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$197,830 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$992/mo
Total Housing Units53,649
Vacant Units5,667

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Greenville, NC

Greenville is a city in North Carolina, located in Pitt County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 111,331 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.86 years.

Economically, Greenville is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,566 is below the national average. Approximately 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Greenville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $197,830, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $992 per month.

The population of Greenville is well-educated. 51.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (50.17%).

Greenville, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Greenville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27834 55,073 $48,081 $161,700 $941 9.3% 43.8% 37.0%
27858 56,258 $60,915 $233,200 $1,042 8.9% 59.2% 43.7%