27879 ZIP Code – Simpson, North Carolina
27879 is a very small ZIP code in Simpson, North Carolina, part of Pitt County with a population of approximately 244 residents. The median household income of $32,083 is well below the North Carolina average and well below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $125,000, well below the national average, with 84.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $888 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 69% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 2.5%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 31.6% is well above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 14.8%, well below the national average. The median age is 47.5, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 27858, 27837, 27834.
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ZIP 27879 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27879 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 244 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $32k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $125k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $888 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 31.6% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.8% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27858 – Greenville
- 27837 – Grimesland
- 27834 – Greenville
- 28590 – Winterville
- 27884 – Stokes
- 28513 – Ayden
- 27817 – Chocowinity
- 27889 – Washington
- 27827 – Falkland
- 28530 – Grifton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27858 | GREENVILLE | 57,075 | $56,533 |
| 27837 | GRIMESLAND | 5,931 | $70,735 |
| 27834 | GREENVILLE | 54,547 | $44,515 |
| 28590 | WINTERVILLE | 26,154 | $81,951 |
| 27884 | STOKES | 1,541 | $58,614 |