ZIP code 27829
Where is ZIP code 27829?
Fountain, North Carolina
Pitt County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 27829 belongs to Fountain, North Carolina in Pitt County. 27829 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 252. About 1,664 people live in the 27829 area, where the median household income is $58,277. The closest ZIP codes are 27852 (Macclesfield, 5.6 mi north), 27888 (Walstonburg, 6.8 mi southwest) and 27827 (Falkland, 7.3 mi east).
| ZIP code | 27829 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fountain |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Pitt County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 252 |
| Coordinates | 35.674, -77.64 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 278 |
Population and income in 27829
| Population | 1,664 · lower than 76% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 36 · lower than 86% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.9 years · higher than 57% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 44% / 56% |
| Median household income | $58,277 · lower than 65% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $27,872 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 35% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $123,000 · lower than 87% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $701 a month |
| Housing units | 1,049 |
| Households | 878 (1.89 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 46.24 sq mi (plus 0.08 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27829. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27829
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27852 | Macclesfield, NC | 5.6 mi N | Standard |
| 27888 | Walstonburg, NC | 6.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 27827 | Falkland, NC | 7.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 27828 | Farmville, NC | 7.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 27873 | Saratoga, NC | 7.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 27864 | Pinetops, NC | 7.9 mi N | Standard |
| 27811 | Bellarthur, NC | 9.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 27883 | Stantonsburg, NC | 12.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 28554 | Maury, NC | 13.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 27834 | Greenville, NC | 14.1 mi E | Standard |
| 27819 | Conetoe, NC | 14.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 27894 | Wilson, NC | 15.1 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27829 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27829
123 MAIN ST
FOUNTAIN NC 27829
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27829-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27829?
- 27829 is a Fountain, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27829 in?
- ZIP code 27829 is in Pitt County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27829 in?
- 27829 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27829?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27829 use area code 252.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27829?
- About 1,664 people live in ZIP code 27829, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27829?
- The median household income in 27829 is $58,277 a year, lower than 65% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 27829?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27829 are 27852 (Macclesfield, 5.6 miles), 27888 (Walstonburg, 6.8 miles), 27827 (Falkland, 7.3 miles) and 27828 (Farmville, 7.3 miles).