City

Speed, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Edgecombe County  ·  North Carolina

👥29Population
🎂66.8Median Age
🏠$23,500Median Home Value▼ 92% below avg
🎓22.2%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 37.9% Female 62.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.3%Black: 51.7%Race
White48.3%
Black51.7%

Age Breakdown

25–44
31%
45–64
3%
65+
38%

Key Indicators

Median Age66.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
College Grads22.2% ▼ 43% below avg
HS Graduate16 (59.3%)
Some College2 (7.4%)
Associates3 (11.1%)
Bachelors6 (22.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 59.3%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 22.2%Edu
HS Grad59.3%
Some College7.4%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 50%Renter: 50%Tenure
Owner50.0%
Renter50.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
100%

Financials

Median Home Value$23,500 ▼ 92% below avg
Total Housing Units14

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
64%
$100k–$150k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
42%
2000+
58%
About Speed, NC

Speed is a city in North Carolina, located in Edgecombe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 29 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 66.8 years.

The real estate market in Speed is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $23,500, which is well below the national average.

The population of Speed is less-educated. 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (51.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Speed
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.