City

Simpson, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Pitt County  ·  North Carolina

👥259Population
💰$36,875Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$113,400Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓34.8%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.2% Female 54.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 32.4%Black: 56.8%Other: 10%Race
White32.4%
Black56.8%
Other10.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty31.3% ▲ 213% above avg
College Grads34.8% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 48% below avg
HS Graduate51 (28.7%)
Some College33 (18.5%)
Associates32 (18%)
Bachelors33 (18.5%)
Graduate Degree29 (16.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 18.5%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
HS Grad28.7%
Some College18.5%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors18.5%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.6%Renter: 17.4%Tenure
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,875 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$113,400 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units146
Vacant Units31

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
70%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Simpson, NC

Simpson is a city in North Carolina, located in Pitt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 259 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Simpson is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,875 is well below the national average. Approximately 31.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Simpson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Simpson is moderately educated. 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (56.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Simpson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27879 259 $36,875 $113,400 $825 2.5% 34.8% 82.6%