ZIP code 27881
Where is ZIP code 27881?
Speed, North Carolina
Edgecombe County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 27881 belongs to Speed, North Carolina in Edgecombe County. 27881 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Speed post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 252. About 32 people live in the 27881 area. The closest ZIP codes are 27843 (Hobgood, 6.7 mi north), 27886 (Tarboro, 7.2 mi southwest) and 27857 (Oak City, 8.1 mi east).
| ZIP code | 27881 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Speed |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Edgecombe County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 252 |
| Coordinates | 35.9679, -77.4452 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 278 |
Population and income in 27881
| Population | 32 · lower than 99% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 364 · higher than 70% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 66.3 years · higher than 99% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 34% / 66% |
| Income per person | $23,053 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $23,800 · lower than 100% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 17 |
| Households | 17 (1.88 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 35% / 65% |
| Land area | 0.09 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27881. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27881
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27843 | Hobgood, NC | 6.7 mi N | Standard |
| 27886 | Tarboro, NC | 7.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 27857 | Oak City, NC | 8.1 mi E | Standard |
| 27841 | Hassell, NC | 10.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 27819 | Conetoe, NC | 10.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 27874 | Scotland Neck, NC | 11.3 mi N | Standard |
| 27861 | Parmele, NC | 12.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 27812 | Bethel, NC | 12.8 mi S | Standard |
| 27840 | Hamilton, NC | 13.3 mi E | Standard |
| 27871 | Robersonville, NC | 14.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 27809 | Battleboro, NC | 14.9 mi W | Standard |
| 27801 | Rocky Mount, NC | 16.4 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27881 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27881
PO BOX 123
SPEED NC 27881
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27881-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27881?
- 27881 is a Speed, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27881 in?
- ZIP code 27881 is in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27881 in?
- 27881 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27881?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27881 use area code 252.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27881?
- About 32 people live in ZIP code 27881, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 27881 for a street address?
- No. 27881 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Speed use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 27881?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27881 are 27843 (Hobgood, 6.7 miles), 27886 (Tarboro, 7.2 miles), 27857 (Oak City, 8.1 miles) and 27841 (Hassell, 10.3 miles).