City

Grifton, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Pitt County  ·  North Carolina

👥7,055Population
💰$39,233Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$122,900Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓39.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.7%Unemployment▲ 99% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.2% Female 54.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.9%Hispanic: 15.7%Black: 32.9%Asian: 2.1%Other: 1.3%Race
White47.9%
Hispanic15.7%
Black32.9%
Asian2.1%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
19%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty20.5% ▲ 105% above avg
College Grads39.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.7% ▲ 99% above avg
No HS Diploma59 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,397 (32%)
Some College570 (13.1%)
Associates610 (14%)
Bachelors923 (21.2%)
Graduate Degree803 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 21.2%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College13.1%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors21.2%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.1%Renter: 38.9%Tenure
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,233 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$122,900 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$810/mo
Total Housing Units3,557
Vacant Units458

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Grifton, NC

Grifton is a city in North Carolina, located in Pitt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,055 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Grifton is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,233 is below the national average. Approximately 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Grifton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $810 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grifton is moderately educated. 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.9%.

Grifton, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Grifton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28530 7,055 $39,233 $122,900 $810 9.7% 39.6% 61.1%