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Edgecombe County, NC
7 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
Population
48,736
Land area
505sq mi
People per sq mi
96
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Edgecombe County
Edgecombe County at a glance
- Edgecombe County is 56% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,265 a year, 29% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,100 (57% below North Carolina) and median rent is $858 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Tarboro (10,770), Princeville (1,619) and Pinetops (1,426).
Local data for Edgecombe County, NC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools21
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks7
- Post Offices6
- Parks15
- Grocery Stores28
- Restaurants102
- Affordable Housing10
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers4
- Community Health Centers7
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places23
Housing and community stats
Edgecombe County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,265
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$125,100
Prices -3.9% in a year
Median rent
$858/mo
Homeownership
60.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,439), Irish Americans (1,341), German Americans (1,210).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,806
14,827 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,111
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$364M
FY 2026, $7,448 per person
PPP loans
$52.8M
1,224 loans, 7,783 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$226K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Edgecombe County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Edgecombe County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
346
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
663
3.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone23 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edgecombe County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.7%
U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Edgecombe County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Edgecombe County, NC?
- Tarboro is the largest city or town in Edgecombe County, with about 10,770 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Edgecombe County?
- Edgecombe County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 27801, 27809, 27815, 27819, 27843.
- What is the population of Edgecombe County, NC?
- About 48,736 people live in Edgecombe County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Edgecombe County?
- Edgecombe County borders Pitt County, Nash County, Wilson County, Halifax County, Martin County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023