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Grifton, NC
Town in Pitt County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28530.
Population
2,515
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
938
ZIP codes
1
Grifton and its ZIP codes
Grifton at a glance
- Grifton is about 4.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $36,794, 49% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,700 (47% below North Carolina).
Local data for Grifton, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grifton, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,794
Poverty rate
32.7%
Median home value
$152,700
Homeownership
37.6%
Bachelor's or higher
14.7%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (315), German Americans (247), Irish Americans (228).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pitt County. PPP loans are for Grifton.
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
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,647 per person
PPP loans
$3.9M
102 loans, 566 jobs reported
How people get to work
Grifton, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled14.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home1.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grifton, 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
91° / 35°F
52.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grifton, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.9%
U.S. 33.3% +10.6 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
ZIP codes in Grifton
1 in or overlapping Grifton. Population shown
Cities near Grifton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AydenTown | 4.9 mi | 3.8 |
| GraingersCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.7 |
| HookertonTown | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
| WintervilleTown | 8.9 mi | 4.9 |
| MauryCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| KinstonCity | 12 mi | 18.3 |
| DoverTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| Bell ArthurCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| Snow HillTown | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| GreenvilleCity | 15 mi | 38.3 |
| SimpsonVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Cove CityTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| FarmvilleTown | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| Jackson HeightsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| VanceboroTown | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| GrimeslandTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grifton, NC in?
- Grifton is in Pitt County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Grifton, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Grifton include 28530.
- What is the population of Grifton, NC?
- About 2,515 people live in Grifton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grifton?
- Nearby places include Ayden (4.9 mi), Graingers (7 mi), Hookerton (8.7 mi), Winterville (8.9 mi), Maury (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023