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Greene County, NC
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Greene County, North Carolina.
Population
20,486
Land area
267sq mi
People per sq mi
77
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Greene County
Greene County at a glance
- Greene County is 65% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,244, 26% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,400 (59% below North Carolina) and median rent is $853 a month.
- Its largest cities are Snow Hill (2,438), Maury (1,339) and Hookerton (573).
Local data for Greene County, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greene County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,244
Poverty rate
21.0%
Median home value
$117,400
Prices -4.9% in a year
Median rent
$853/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
12.2%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,656), Irish Americans (1,019), German Americans (685).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,431
4,444 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,879
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$108M
FY 2026, $5,275 per person
PPP loans
$13.38M
375 loans, 2,129 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$18.89K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Greene County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greene County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
254
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
65
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
50.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greene County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.9%
U.S. 11.1% +5.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Greene County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Greene County, NC?
- Snow Hill is the largest city or town in Greene County, with about 2,438 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Greene County?
- Greene County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 27888, 28538, 28554, 28580.
- What is the population of Greene County, NC?
- About 20,486 people live in Greene County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Greene County?
- Greene County borders Pitt County, Wayne County, Wilson County, Lenoir County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023