ZIP code 27886
Where is ZIP code 27886?
Tarboro, North Carolina
Edgecombe County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 27886 belongs to Tarboro, North Carolina in Edgecombe County. 27886 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 18,381 people live in the 27886 area, where the median household income is $52,850. The closest ZIP codes are 27881 (Speed, 7.2 mi northeast), 27819 (Conetoe, 7.5 mi southeast) and 27864 (Pinetops, 9.3 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 27886 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tarboro |
| Also accepted | Leggett, Princeville |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Edgecombe County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 252 |
| Coordinates | 35.8983, -77.5421 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 278 |
Population and income in 27886
| Population | 18,381 · higher than 74% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 96 · lower than 62% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.9 years · higher than 74% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $52,850 · lower than 77% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,693 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $133,200 · lower than 84% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $843 a month |
| Housing units | 8,946 |
| Households | 7,825 (2.27 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 65% / 35% |
| Land area | 191.48 sq mi (plus 0.95 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27886. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27886
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27881 | Speed, NC | 7.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 27819 | Conetoe, NC | 7.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 27864 | Pinetops, NC | 9.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 27801 | Rocky Mount, NC | 10.7 mi W | Standard |
| 27809 | Battleboro, NC | 11.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 27812 | Bethel, NC | 12 mi SE | Standard |
| 27852 | Macclesfield, NC | 12.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 27843 | Hobgood, NC | 13.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 27802 | Rocky Mount, NC | 13.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 27861 | Parmele, NC | 14 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 27827 | Falkland, NC | 14 mi S | PO Box only |
| 27815 | Rocky Mount, NC | 14.1 mi W | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27886 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27886
123 MAIN ST
TARBORO NC 27886
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LEGGETT and PRINCEVILLE as the city name for 27886. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27886-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27886?
- 27886 is a Tarboro, North Carolina ZIP code. Leggett and Princeville are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 27886 in?
- ZIP code 27886 is in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27886 in?
- 27886 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27886?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27886 use area code 252.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27886?
- About 18,381 people live in ZIP code 27886, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27886?
- The median household income in 27886 is $52,850 a year, lower than 77% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 27886?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27886 are 27881 (Speed, 7.2 miles), 27819 (Conetoe, 7.5 miles), 27864 (Pinetops, 9.3 miles) and 27801 (Rocky Mount, 10.7 miles).