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Pitt County, NC
13 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Population
177,193
Land area
652sq mi
People per sq mi
272
ZIP codes
12
Cities and towns in Pitt County
Pitt County at a glance
- By population, it ranks 15th among 100 counties in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $58,188, 20% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,900 (28% below North Carolina) and median rent is $993 a month.
- Its largest cities are Greenville (92,857), Winterville (10,725) and Ayden (5,150).
Local data for Pitt County, NC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools55
- Colleges3
- Libraries6
- Banks33
- Post Offices15
- Parks58
- Grocery Stores56
- Restaurants505
- Affordable Housing18
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers4
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment14
- Private Schools13
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities9
- Historic Places18
Housing and community stats
Pitt County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,188
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$208,900
Prices +3.0% in a year
Median rent
$993/mo
Homeownership
51.4%
Bachelor's or higher
33.8%
Median age
33.0
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (11,446), Irish Americans (11,393), Mexican Americans (9,509).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.5 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
$253M
4,219 loans, 35,931 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$982K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Pitt County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pitt County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
539
Most often 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 zone18 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pitt County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pitt County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Pitt County, NC?
- Greenville is the largest city or town in Pitt County, with about 92,857 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Pitt County?
- Pitt County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 27812, 27827, 27828, 27829, 27834.
- What is the population of Pitt County, NC?
- About 177,193 people live in Pitt County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Pitt County?
- Pitt County borders Craven County, Wilson County, Lenoir County, Edgecombe County, Beaufort County, Martin County, Greene County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023