27879 ZIP Code, Simpson, NC
27879 is a ZIP code in Simpson, North Carolina in Pitt County. It covers 0.3 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 27858, 27837 and 27834. 307 people live here in 144 households, fewer than in most North Carolina ZIP codes. At about 1,059 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $32,500, well below the North Carolina median of $72,388; the median age is 50.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Simpson, NC
- County: Pitt County
- Land area: 0.3 sq mi
- Population: 307
- Median household income: $32,500
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 307 |
| Households | 144 |
| Median household income | $32,500 |
| Income per person | $26,973 |
| Median age | 50.8 |
| Homeowners | 84.7% |
| Median home value | $110,400 |
| Median rent | $767 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 15.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.5% |
| Broadband internet | 88.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.7% |
| $10–15K | 11.8% |
| $15–25K | 22.2% |
| $25–35K | 9.0% |
| $35–50K | 20.8% |
| $50–75K | 9.7% |
| $75–100K | 5.6% |
| $100–150K | 8.3% |
| $150–200K | 1.4% |
| $200K+ | 1.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.7% |
| 10–19 | 7.8% |
| 20–24 | 3.3% |
| 25–34 | 12.7% |
| 35–44 | 7.5% |
| 45–54 | 9.4% |
| 55–64 | 11.4% |
| 65–74 | 19.9% |
| 75+ | 16.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 33.9% |
| Owned outright | 42.0% |
| Rented | 12.6% |
| Vacant | 11.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 1.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 26.8% |
Businesses in 27879
14 business establishments with 178 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 27858 — Greenville city, NC (2.9 mi)
- 27837 — Grimesland town, NC (5.9 mi)
- 27834 — Greenville city, NC (8 mi)
- 28590 — Winterville town, NC (8.6 mi)
- 27884 — Stokes CDP, NC (8.9 mi)
- 28513 — Ayden town, NC (11 mi)
- 27817 — Cypress Landing CDP, NC (14 mi)
- 27889 — Washington city, NC (14.3 mi)
Areas that include 27879
- Simpson, NC ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Pitt County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- North Carolina ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 27879, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 27879 in?
- 27879 is a Simpson, NC mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Simpson.
- What county is 27879 in?
- 27879 is in Pitt County.
- What is the population of 27879?
- About 307 people (±139), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 278.
- What is the median household income in 27879?
- $32,500 (±$13,062), 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 27879?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 27879 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 27879?
- The closest, measured center to center: 27858 (2.9 mi, Greenville), 27837 (5.9 mi, Grimesland), 27834 (8 mi, Greenville), 28590 (8.6 mi, Winterville), 27884 (8.9 mi, Stokes) and 28513 (11 mi, Ayden).
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