County

Greene County, NC

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  North Carolina

👥16,260Population
💰$47,165Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$112,427Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.2% Female 41.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.5%Hispanic: 14.9%Black: 35%Asian: 0.2%Other: 5.7%Race
White43.5%
Hispanic14.9%
Black35.0%
Asian0.2%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty19.4% ▲ 94% above avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma192 (2%)
HS Graduate3,028 (32.1%)
Some College2,329 (24.7%)
Associates1,372 (14.6%)
Bachelors1,187 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree1,311 (13.9%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 32.1%Some College: 24.7%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad32.1%
Some College24.7%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.1%Renter: 37.9%Tenure
Owner62.1%
Renter37.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,165 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$112,426 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$821/mo
Total Housing Units6,181
Vacant Units785

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Greene County, NC

Greene County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 16,260 residents. With a median age of 40.04, it is a middle-aged county.

Greene County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $47,164 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 19.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Greene County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $112,426 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $820. Homeownership rates are high at 62.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Greene County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 43.5%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Greene County, NC is a working-class area in North Carolina. The 4 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Greene County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
28538 Hookerton 2,231 $54,773 $86,100 $865 3.9% 28.8%
28554 Maury 77 $70,000 — — 0.0% 38.3%
28580 Snow Hill 12,048 $46,310 $116,200 $835 4.8% 25.6%
27888 Walstonburg 1,904 $42,734 $119,400 $678 8.9% 29.7%

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