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Winterville, NC
Town in Pitt County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28590.
Population
10,725
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,175
ZIP codes
1
Winterville and its ZIP codes
Winterville at a glance
- Winterville is about 9.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 94th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $83,193, 15% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $245,100 (15% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,534 a month.
Local data for Winterville, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Winterville, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,193
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$245,100
Median rent
$1,534/mo
Homeownership
83.2%
Bachelor's or higher
41.2%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,072), Irish Americans (918), Italian Americans (366).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pitt County. PPP loans are for Winterville.
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
How people get to work
Winterville, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home13.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Winterville, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Winterville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Winterville
1 in or overlapping Winterville. Population shown
Cities near Winterville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AydenTown | 4.3 mi | 3.8 |
| GreenvilleCity | 5.9 mi | 38.3 |
| SimpsonVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Bell ArthurCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.9 |
| GriftonTown | 8.9 mi | 2.7 |
| MauryCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| FarmvilleTown | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| GrimeslandTown | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| HookertonTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| BelvoirCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| FalklandTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| StokesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| GraingersCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Snow HillTown | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| FountainTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| ChocowinityTown | 17 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Winterville, NC in?
- Winterville is in Pitt County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Winterville, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Winterville include 28590.
- What is the population of Winterville, NC?
- About 10,725 people live in Winterville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Winterville?
- Nearby places include Ayden (4.3 mi), Greenville (5.9 mi), Simpson (7.5 mi), Bell Arthur (8.2 mi), Grifton (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023