Zip code 27888: Walstonburg, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27888?

27888 is assigned to Walstonburg, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27888 in?

27888 is mostly in Greene County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 27888?

About 2,054 people live in 27888, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 27888?

The median household income in 27888 is $55,167.

Q: What zip codes are near 27888?

The closest zip codes to 27888 are 27873, 27883, 27828, 27829, 28580.

Residential delivery areaGreene CountyEastern Time

Population

2,054

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$109K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$593/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

37.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

57 sq mi

36 people/sq mi

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

About 27888

27888 is a rural zip code in Walstonburg, North Carolina (Greene County), covering 57 sq mi of land. About 2,054 people live here, or 36 per square mile. The median resident is 37.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $55,167 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $109,400, or 2.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $593 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.4 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; office and administrative support; and sales. 22% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 27888 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy20.9%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%193rd of 789 in NC
Uninsured rate16.6%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%82nd of 797 in NC
Average commute32.4 min
85th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min111th of 771 in NC
Diversity index65.7
85th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.482nd of 802 in NC
Healthcare workers10.7%
67th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%274th of 798 in NC
Homeownership rate74.3%
65th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%418th of 788 in NC
Foreign-born residents13.6%
61st
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%73rd of 802 in NC
Unemployment rate5.1%
54th
U.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%306th of 799 in NC
Poverty rate11.1%
51st
U.S. 12.5% · NC 13%475th of 788 in NC
Median age37.6
39th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1607th of 802 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.416
34th
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477487th of 781 in NC
Residents 65 and older13.7%
28th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%647th of 802 in NC
Residents under 1817.5%
16th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%545th of 802 in NC
Self-employed workers6.7%
16th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%641st of 798 in NC
Median household income$55,167
14th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388539th of 748 in NC
Broadband access85.5%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%471st of 788 in NC
Veterans2.8%
14th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%741st of 801 in NC
Per capita income$26,564
11th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385650th of 799 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher13.6%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%673rd of 799 in NC
Median earnings per worker$33,768
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279680th of 788 in NC
Population density36/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi693rd of 802 in NC
Tech workers0.3%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%597th of 798 in NC
Population2,054
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404590th of 802 in NC
Median home value$109,400
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900692nd of 757 in NC
Median gross rent$593
1st
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228676th of 688 in NC
Work from home1.4%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%734th of 799 in NC
Rent-burdened renters6.7%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%723rd of 760 in NC
Government workers5.4%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%754th of 798 in NC

Measure	27888	Greene	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Housing vacancy	20.9%	12.9%	12.5%	10.1%	94th	193rd of 789
Uninsured rateWeakness	16.6%	16.6%	9.9%	8.4%	91st	82nd of 797
Average commuteWeakness	32.4 min	25.9 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	85th	111th of 771
Diversity index	65.7	66.6	58.4	61.4	85th	82nd of 802
Healthcare workers	10.7%	9.6%	9.5%	9.7%	67th	274th of 798
Homeownership rate	74.3%	66.5%	66.6%	65.2%	65th	418th of 788
Foreign-born residents	13.6%	6.6%	9.1%	14.1%	61st	73rd of 802
Unemployment rate	5.1%	5.7%	4.7%	5.2%	54th	306th of 799
Poverty rate	11.1%	21%	13%	12.5%	51st	475th of 788
Median age	37.6	39.9	39.1	38.9	39th	607th of 802
Income inequality (Gini)	0.416	0.392	0.477	0.483	34th	487th of 781
Residents 65 and older	13.7%	17.3%	17.2%	17.2%	28th	647th of 802
Residents under 18	17.5%	18.9%	21.8%	22%	16th	545th of 802
Self-employed workers	6.7%	9.4%	9.8%	10%	16th	641st of 798
Median household incomeWeakness	$55,167	$53,244	$72,388	$80,734	14th	539th of 748
Broadband accessWeakness	85.5%	82.3%	90.1%	91%	14th	471st of 788
Veterans	2.8%	4.3%	7.4%	6.2%	14th	741st of 801
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,564	$22,916	$41,385	$44,673	11th	650th of 799
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.6%	12.2%	35.7%	35.7%	7th	673rd of 799
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,768	$32,497	$46,279	$49,666	7th	680th of 788
Population density	36/sq mi	77/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	693rd of 802
Tech workers	0.3%	1.2%	3.9%	3.8%	4th	597th of 798
Population	2,054	20,486	10,730,404	334,922,499	3rd	590th of 802
Median home value	$109,400	$117,400	$288,900	$332,700	3rd	692nd of 757
Median gross rent	$593	$853	$1,228	$1,413	1st	676th of 688
Work from home	1.4%	4.9%	16.3%	15.1%	1st	734th of 799
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	6.7%	41.5%	48.9%	51.1%	1st	723rd of 760
Government workers	5.4%	15.4%	13.8%	14.5%	1st	754th 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

14%

5–17

14%

18–24

12%

25–34

20%

35–44

11%

45–54

13%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

37.6

Under 18

17.5%

65 and over

13.7%

Race and ethnicity

White44%
Black24%
Hispanic31%
Asian0%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.2%

Diversity index

65.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

13.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

81.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

78%

Spanish

22%

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 682
Average household size: 3
Family households: 58.1%
Married couples: 39.4%
Living alone: 32.4%
Veterans (of adults): 2.8%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

27888

$55,167

Greene Co.

$53,244

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,564

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.416

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27888

$109,400

Greene Co.

$117,400

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27888

$593

Greene Co.

$853

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

64%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

29%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 862
Owner-occupied: 74.3%
Vacant: 20.9%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 6.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 6.7%
Home value to income: 2.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

95%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

22%

20–29

23%

30–44

27%

45–59

60+

16%

Average commute

32.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

65.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

24%

Office and admin

13%

Sales

12%

Healthcare

11%

Farming, fishing and forestry

10%

Transportation and moving

Management

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

Food service

Education

Business and finance

Computer and math

0.3%

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Industries

Manufacturing

21%

Retail

17%

Other services

13%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Agriculture and mining

11%

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Information

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Construction

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$33,768

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

5.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27888	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$42,955	$74,888
Service	$29,676	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,087	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$39,118	$49,199
Production and transportation	$32,941	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

25%

High school

38%

Some college

13%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 75.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
Households with broadband: 85.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 51.5%
No internet access: 13%
Without health insurance: 16.6%
Limited-English households: 7.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Walstonburg
State: North Carolina
County: Greene County
Center point: 35.5958° N, 77.7023° W
Land area: 57 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

27888 spans 3 counties

Greene County73% of land
Wilson County17% of land
Pitt County10% of land

Zip codes near 27888

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27873	Saratoga, NC	5.7 mi	200	$25,625	$98,200
27883	Stantonsburg, NC	5.7 mi	4,128	$61,185	$121,800
27828	Farmville, NC	7.1 mi	7,909	$49,940	$169,000
27829	Fountain, NC	9 mi	1,664	$58,277	$123,000
28580	Snow Hill, NC	9.9 mi	11,644	$50,028	$127,200
28554	Maury, NC	10 mi	54	—	—
27811	Bellarthur, NC · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
27852	Macclesfield, NC	11 mi	2,269	$55,921	$142,100
27827	Falkland, NC	13 mi	112	$96,144	$45,400
27893	Wilson, NC	13 mi	38,512	$42,810	$158,600
27813	Black Creek, NC	14 mi	743	$49,267	$106,900
27894	Wilson, NC · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 27888

What city is zip code 27888?

27888 is assigned to Walstonburg, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27888 in?

27888 is mostly in Greene County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 27888?

About 2,054 people live in 27888, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27888 in?

27888 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 27888?

The median household income in 27888 is $55,167.

What zip codes are near 27888?

The closest zip codes to 27888 are 27873, 27883, 27828, 27829, 28580.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27888, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.