Zip code 27879: Simpson, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27879?

27879 is assigned to Simpson, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27879 in?

27879 is in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 27879?

About 307 people live in 27879, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 27879?

The median household income in 27879 is $32,500.

Q: What zip codes are near 27879?

The closest zip codes to 27879 are 27858, 27835, 27837, 27833, 27836.

Residential delivery areaPitt CountyEastern Time

Population

307

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$33K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$110K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$767/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

50.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.3 sq mi

1,059 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 27879

27879 is a suburban zip code in Simpson, North Carolina (Pitt County), covering 0.3 sq mi of land. About 307 people live here, or 1,059 per square mile. The median resident is 50.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $32,500 a year, about 40% of the national median of $80,734. 29.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $110,400, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $767 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.4 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; healthcare; and office and administrative support.

How 27879 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 307 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Government workers31.2%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%38th of 798 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.588
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.4779th of 781 in NC
Residents 65 and older36.2%
98th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%47th of 802 in NC
Healthcare workers16.5%
97th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%57th of 798 in NC
Median age50.8
96th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1145th of 802 in NC
Poverty rate29.5%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%38th of 788 in NC
Veterans13.1%
96th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%91st of 801 in NC
Homeownership rate84.7%
88th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%155th of 788 in NC
Housing vacancy12.2%
79th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%403rd of 789 in NC
Diversity index53.6
58th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4279th of 802 in NC
Unemployment rate5.2%
56th
U.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%297th of 799 in NC
Uninsured rate6.5%
47th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%600th of 797 in NC
Population density1,059/sq mi
45th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi126th of 802 in NC
Average commute24.4 min
39th
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min476th of 771 in NC
Broadband access88.9%
28th
U.S. 91% · NC 90.1%358th of 788 in NC
Residents under 1818.2%
20th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%518th of 802 in NC
Per capita income$26,973
12th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385642nd of 799 in NC
Tech workers0.9%
11th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%521st of 798 in NC
Rent-burdened renters36.4%
10th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%573rd of 760 in NC
Median gross rent$767
5th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228576th of 688 in NC
Median home value$110,400
4th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900690th of 757 in NC
Work from home3.8%
4th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%660th of 799 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher10.5%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%729th of 799 in NC
Median earnings per worker$27,708
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279756th of 788 in NC
Population307
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404759th of 802 in NC
Median household income$32,500
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388736th of 748 in NC
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%787th of 802 in NC
Self-employed workers1.8%
1st
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%758th of 798 in NC

Measure	27879	Pitt	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Government workers	31.2%	17.6%	13.8%	14.5%	99th	38th of 798
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.588	0.481	0.477	0.483	99th	9th of 781
Residents 65 and older	36.2%	14.5%	17.2%	17.2%	98th	47th of 802
Healthcare workers	16.5%	14.6%	9.5%	9.7%	97th	57th of 798
Median age	50.8	33	39.1	38.9	96th	145th of 802
Poverty rateWeakness	29.5%	19.8%	13%	12.5%	96th	38th of 788
Veterans	13.1%	6.5%	7.4%	6.2%	96th	91st of 801
Homeownership rateStrength	84.7%	51.4%	66.6%	65.2%	88th	155th of 788
Housing vacancy	12.2%	9.8%	12.5%	10.1%	79th	403rd of 789
Diversity index	53.6	60.3	58.4	61.4	58th	279th of 802
Unemployment rate	5.2%	7.8%	4.7%	5.2%	56th	297th of 799
Uninsured rate	6.5%	10%	9.9%	8.4%	47th	600th of 797
Population density	1,059/sq mi	272/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	45th	126th of 802
Average commute	24.4 min	22.1 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	39th	476th of 771
Broadband access	88.9%	88.5%	90.1%	91%	28th	358th of 788
Residents under 18	18.2%	21%	21.8%	22%	20th	518th of 802
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,973	$34,160	$41,385	$44,673	12th	642nd of 799
Tech workers	0.9%	2%	3.9%	3.8%	11th	521st of 798
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	36.4%	50.6%	48.9%	51.1%	10th	573rd of 760
Median gross rent	$767	$993	$1,228	$1,413	5th	576th of 688
Median home value	$110,400	$208,900	$288,900	$332,700	4th	690th of 757
Work from home	3.8%	11.9%	16.3%	15.1%	4th	660th of 799
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.5%	33.8%	35.7%	35.7%	3rd	729th of 799
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$27,708	$41,433	$46,279	$49,666	2nd	756th of 788
Population	307	177,193	10,730,404	334,922,499	1st	759th of 802
Median household incomeWeakness	$32,500	$58,188	$72,388	$80,734	1st	736th of 748
Foreign-born residents	0%	5.8%	9.1%	14.1%	1st	787th of 802
Self-employed workers	1.8%	8.2%	9.8%	10%	1st	758th of 798

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

13%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

35–44

45–54

11%

55–64

20%

65–74

16%

75+

Median age

50.8

Under 18

18.2%

65 and over

36.2%

Race and ethnicity

White28%
Black62%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian0%
Native American0.7%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.7%
Multiracial9%

Diversity index

53.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 144
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 57.6%
Married couples: 47.2%
Living alone: 40.3%
Veterans (of adults): 13.1%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

44%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

27879

$32,500

Pitt Co.

$58,188

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,973

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

29.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.588

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27879

$110,400

Pitt Co.

$208,900

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27879

$767

Pitt Co.

$993

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

72%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

27%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 164
Owner-occupied: 84.7%
Vacant: 12.2%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 36.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 27.3%
Home value to income: 3.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

88%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

32%

20–29

41%

30–44

12%

45–59

60+

Average commute

24.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

45.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

21%

Healthcare

17%

Office and admin

13%

Education

Construction and repair

Production

Transportation and moving

Sales

Management

Engineering and science

Food service

Computer and math

0.9%

Legal and social services

0.9%

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

18%

Education

16%

Restaurants and hotels

14%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Retail

Construction

Other services

Manufacturing

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Professional and technical services

0.9%

Information

0.9%

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$27,708

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

1.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

31.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27879	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$14,750	$74,888
Service	$25,313	$26,804
Sales and office	$27,500	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$64,063	$49,199
Production and transportation	$39,167	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

32%

Some college

38%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

0.8%

High school graduate or higher: 90.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.8%
Households with broadband: 88.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 66.7%
No internet access: 11.1%
Without health insurance: 6.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Simpson
State: North Carolina
County: Pitt County
Center point: 35.5745° N, 77.2797° W
Land area: 0.3 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Simpson100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 27879

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27858	Greenville, NC	2.9 mi	58,774	$59,713	$251,100
27835	Greenville, NC · PO box	4.2 mi	—	—	—
27837	Grimesland, NC	5.9 mi	6,489	$69,830	$161,400
27833	Greenville, NC · PO box	6.4 mi	—	—	—
27836	Greenville, NC · PO box	6.4 mi	—	—	—
27834	Greenville, NC	8 mi	56,347	$48,935	$174,500
28590	Winterville, NC	8.6 mi	27,471	$83,880	$266,400
27884	Stokes, NC	8.9 mi	1,892	$64,306	$114,700
28513	Ayden, NC	11 mi	10,573	$57,285	$161,600
27811	Bellarthur, NC · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
27817	Chocowinity, NC	14 mi	7,834	$77,017	$173,300
27889	Washington, NC	14 mi	24,371	$53,179	$194,200

Questions about 27879

What city is zip code 27879?

27879 is assigned to Simpson, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27879 in?

27879 is in Pitt County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 27879?

About 307 people live in 27879, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27879 in?

27879 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 27879?

The median household income in 27879 is $32,500.

What zip codes are near 27879?

The closest zip codes to 27879 are 27858, 27835, 27837, 27833, 27836.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27879, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.