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Greenville, NC
City in Pitt County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27834, 27858, 28590.
Population
92,857
Land area
38.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,422
ZIP codes
3
Greenville and its ZIP codes
Greenville at a glance
- Greenville is about 11 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 12th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $49,748, 31% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $233,500 (19% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,007 a month.
Local data for Greenville, NC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools27
- Colleges2
- Libraries3
- Banks25
- Post Offices4
- Parks34
- Grocery Stores46
- Restaurants413
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment14
- Private Schools8
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places11
Housing and community stats
Greenville, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,748
Poverty rate
24.6%
Median home value
$233,500
Median rent
$1,007/mo
Homeownership
32.7%
Bachelor's or higher
39.1%
Median age
27.3
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (6,203), German Americans (5,835), Mexican Americans (2,480).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pitt County. PPP loans are for Greenville.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,996
81,398 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,766
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.13B
FY 2026, $6,647 per person
How people get to work
Greenville, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.9%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home13.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greenville, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
539
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,428
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greenville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
ZIP codes in Greenville
3 in or overlapping Greenville. Population shown
Cities near Greenville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WintervilleTown | 5.9 mi | 4.9 |
| SimpsonVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Bell ArthurCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.9 |
| BelvoirCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2 |
| StokesCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 4.4 |
| FalklandTown | 9.9 mi | 0.2 |
| AydenTown | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| GrimeslandTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| FarmvilleTown | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| BethelTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| FountainTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| MauryCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| GriftonTown | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| ParmeleTown | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| ConetoeTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| RobersonvilleTown | 17 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greenville, NC in?
- Greenville is in Pitt County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Greenville, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Greenville include 27834, 27858, 28590.
- What is the population of Greenville, NC?
- About 92,857 people live in Greenville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greenville?
- Nearby places include Winterville (5.9 mi), Simpson (6.1 mi), Bell Arthur (7.7 mi), Belvoir (8.8 mi), Stokes (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023