27878 ZIP Code, Sharpsburg, NC
27878 is a ZIP code in Sharpsburg, North Carolina — mostly in Nash County (60% of its land), with smaller parts in Wilson and Edgecombe counties. It covers 0.8 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 27803, 27822 and 27801. 1,094 people live here in 470 households. At about 1,413 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (46% own). Median household income is $53,382, below the North Carolina median of $72,388; 21% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sharpsburg, NC
- County: Nash County
- Land area: 0.8 sq mi
- Population: 1,094
- Median household income: $53,382
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,094 |
| Households | 470 |
| Median household income | $53,382 |
| Income per person | $23,587 |
| Median age | 35.6 |
| Homeowners | 46.0% |
| Median home value | $111,500 |
| Median rent | $926 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 20.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.1% |
| Broadband internet | 82.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 10.2% |
| $10–15K | 6.0% |
| $15–25K | 7.4% |
| $25–35K | 12.1% |
| $35–50K | 13.0% |
| $50–75K | 28.5% |
| $75–100K | 7.7% |
| $100–150K | 11.9% |
| $150–200K | 2.1% |
| $200K+ | 1.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 19.7% |
| 10–19 | 11.3% |
| 20–24 | 14.0% |
| 25–34 | 3.2% |
| 35–44 | 13.1% |
| 45–54 | 14.4% |
| 55–64 | 13.8% |
| 65–74 | 7.0% |
| 75+ | 3.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 9.3% |
| Owned outright | 26.1% |
| Rented | 41.6% |
| Vacant | 23.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 37.4% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 35.1% |
| 5–19 units | 3.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 24.3% |
Businesses in 27878
23 business establishments with 171 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 6
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Construction: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 27803 — Rocky Mount city, NC (2 mi)
- 27822 — Elm City town, NC (4.1 mi)
- 27801 — Rocky Mount city, NC (6.7 mi)
- 27804 — Rocky Mount city, NC (8.5 mi)
- 27815 (8.7 mi)
- 27896 — Wilson city, NC (9.7 mi)
- 27864 — Pinetops town, NC (11.1 mi)
- 27809 — Red Oak town, NC (11.5 mi)
Areas that include 27878
- Sharpsburg, NC ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Edgecombe County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Nash County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Wilson County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- North Carolina ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 12: highest share of households with children in Nash County
- No. 1 of 12: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Nash County
- No. 1 of 12: lowest median age in Nash County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 27878, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 27878 in?
- 27878 is a Sharpsburg, NC mailing address. By land area, 97% lies inside Sharpsburg.
- What county is 27878 in?
- 27878 is mostly in Nash County (60% of its land), with smaller parts in Wilson and Edgecombe counties.
- What is the population of 27878?
- About 1,094 people (±321), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,323.
- What is the median household income in 27878?
- $53,382 (±$26,801), compared with $72,388 for North Carolina as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 27878?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 27878 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 27878?
- The closest, measured center to center: 27803 (2 mi, Rocky Mount), 27822 (4.1 mi, Elm City), 27801 (6.7 mi, Rocky Mount), 27804 (8.5 mi, Rocky Mount), 27815 (8.7 mi) and 27896 (9.7 mi, Wilson).
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