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ZIP Code 27812
Bethel, NC, Pitt County
Population
2,188
Land area
58.6sq mi
People per sq mi
37
City
Bethel
ZIP 27812 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 27812 at a glance
- ZIP 27812 (Bethel) is 83% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,268, 26% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,500 (61% below North Carolina) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for ZIP 27812
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 27812, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,268
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$112,500
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
69.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
24.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
42
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
230
$14.3M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.6M
57 loans
Campaign donations
$1,800
28% D, 11% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 27812, 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
89° / 30°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 27812, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.2%
U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 27812?
- ZIP code 27812 is in Bethel, NC (Pitt County).
- What county is ZIP code 27812 in?
- ZIP code 27812 is mostly in Pitt County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 27812?
- About 2,188 people live in the 27812 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.