ZIP code 27879
Where is ZIP code 27879?
Simpson, North Carolina
Pitt County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 27879 belongs to Simpson, North Carolina in Pitt County. 27879 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Simpson post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 252. About 307 people live in the 27879 area, where the median household income is $32,500. The closest ZIP codes are 27837 (Grimesland, 1.7 mi southeast), 27858 (Greenville, 4 mi west) and 27835 (Greenville, 4.3 mi west).
| ZIP code | 27879 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Simpson |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Pitt County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 252 |
| Coordinates | 35.5752, -77.2786 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 278 |
Population and income in 27879
| Population | 307 · lower than 91% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,059 · higher than 85% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 50.8 years · higher than 81% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $32,500 · lower than 98% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $26,973 |
| Below the poverty line | 30% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $110,400 · lower than 91% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $767 a month |
| Housing units | 164 |
| Households | 144 (2.13 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 0.29 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27879. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27879
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27837 | Grimesland, NC | 1.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 27858 | Greenville, NC | 4 mi W | Standard |
| 27835 | Greenville, NC | 4.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 27833 | Greenville, NC | 6.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 27836 | Greenville, NC | 6.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28590 | Winterville, NC | 6.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 27834 | Greenville, NC | 7.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 27889 | Washington, NC | 7.8 mi E | Standard |
| 27884 | Stokes, NC | 9.3 mi N | Standard |
| 28513 | Ayden, NC | 10.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 27817 | Chocowinity, NC | 12.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 27811 | Bellarthur, NC | 13.4 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27879 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27879
PO BOX 123
SIMPSON NC 27879
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27879-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27879?
- 27879 is a Simpson, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27879 in?
- ZIP code 27879 is in Pitt County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27879 in?
- 27879 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27879?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27879 use area code 252.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27879?
- About 307 people live in ZIP code 27879, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27879?
- The median household income in 27879 is $32,500 a year, lower than 98% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- Can I use 27879 for a street address?
- No. 27879 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Simpson use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 27879?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27879 are 27837 (Grimesland, 1.7 miles), 27858 (Greenville, 4 miles), 27835 (Greenville, 4.3 miles) and 27833 (Greenville, 6.4 miles).