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Speed, NC
Town in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27881.
Population
64
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
211
ZIP codes
1
Speed and its ZIP codes
Local data for Speed, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Edgecombe County. PPP loans are for Speed.
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
$2,700
1 loan, 2 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Speed, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
346
Countywide, mostly 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Speed, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.1%
U.S. 33.3% +15.8 pts
Diabetes
23.9%
U.S. 12.1% +11.8 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Speed
1 in or overlapping Speed. Population shown
Cities near Speed
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HobgoodTown | 5 mi | 1 |
| PrincevilleTown | 6.9 mi | 1.5 |
| TarboroTown | 7.7 mi | 11.3 |
| LeggettTown | 7.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Oak CityTown | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| HassellTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| ConetoeTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Scotland NeckTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| BethelTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| ParmeleTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| HamiltonTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| RobersonvilleTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| PinetopsTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| WhitakersTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Lewiston WoodvilleTown | 18 mi | 2 |
| EverettsTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Speed, NC in?
- Speed is in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Speed, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Speed include 27881.
- What is the population of Speed, NC?
- About 64 people live in Speed, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Speed?
- Nearby places include Hobgood (5 mi), Princeville (6.9 mi), Tarboro (7.7 mi), Leggett (7.8 mi), Oak City (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023