27812 Zip Code Profile

27812 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Bethel, North Carolina. Median household income here ($28,750) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, older, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. Housing prices here (average $82,300) are fairly typical for the Greenville metro area.

The average family income here is $50,194/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 27812 is $36,875.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 27812 earn an average of $25,795/year. Women earn only $20,163/year.

1,109 people in 27812 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 27812? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 24.7 minutes.

The median age here is 46. There are 1,206 men and 1,387 women. The median age for men is 43 while for women the median age is 48.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,829 people (out of the 2,593 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 485 homes, and 19 businesses every day. 20 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

27812 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 36 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Mosul, Iraq!) and -77 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 70 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 2,593
• White Population: 1,058
• Black Population: 1,476
• Hispanic Population: 71
• Asian Population: 5
• Hawaiian Population: 1
• Indian Population: 19
• Male Population: 1,206
• Female Population: 1,387
• Median Age: 46
• Median Age of Males: 43
• Median Age of Females: 48

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: South Atlantic
• State: North Carolina
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Greenville NC
• County: Pitt
• City: Bethel
• Longitude: -77.4
• Latitude: 35.8
• Elevation: 70 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 336/252

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,093
• Drive alone: 878
• Carpool: 167
• Public transit: 2
• Ride bikes or walk: 20


• Average commute time: 24.7 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 31
•    5 - 9: 100
•    10 - 14: 121
•    15 - 19: 154
•    20 - 24: 221
•    25 - 29: 114
•    30 - 34: 208
•    35 - 39: 21
•    40 - 44: 28
•    45 - 59: 49
•    60 - 89: 24
•    90 plus: 22

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $82,300
• Average Annual Household Income: $29,122
• Businesses: 46
• Employees: 277
• Annual Payroll: $6,949,000
• Average Family Income: $50,194
• Median Family Income: $28,750
• Average Income for Men: $25,795
• Average Income for Women: $20,163

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 01
• Congressional District Land Area: 7198.0
• Sr Senator: Richard Burr (R)
• Jr Senator: Kay R. Hagan (D)
• US House Representative: G. K. Butterfield (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 147
• State FIPS Code: 37

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View all schools in Bethel

Primary Schools

Bethel Elementary

210 E Washington Rd

Bethel, NC 27812

(252) 825-3801

High Schools

North Pitt High

5659 Nc 11 North

Bethel, NC 27812

(252) 825-0054