| City: | Speed, North Carolina |
| County: | Edgecombe County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:55:19 PM |
| Population: | 32 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 252 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.9679, -77.4458 |
| Land Area: | 0.088 sq mi |
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The 32 residents living within the ZIP code proper represent a median age of 43 and modest economic circumstances. Median household income stands at $22,897, and the median home value is $23,500. These figures reflect Speed's character as a working-class rural community where mail service infrastructure outlasts the population it originally served.
The post office remains essential infrastructure for the broader service area. Customers maintaining PO Boxes here likely live within a 10-15 mile radius where carrier delivery isn't available or practical. This explains why the facility maintains nearly six times as many boxes as there are households in the immediate area. For dozens of families scattered across Edgecombe County's agricultural landscape, Speed's post office provides the most reliable connection to mail service.
With just a single street receiving mail delivery, Speed's infrastructure reflects its role as a crossroads community where the post office serves a much larger surrounding area than the immediate vicinity.
ZIP Code 27881 has 32 residents and 6 households (average 5.33 persons per household). The median age is 43.0 years, older than the state (39.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 28.1% male and 71.9% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (65.6%, much higher than the state average of 20.5% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (34.4%, much lower than the state average of 62.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (20.5%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 32Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 32Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 363.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 6Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $23,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 5.33Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 7.75Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 74 | 79 | 79 | 75 | 159 | 133 | 140 | 150 | 146 | 55 | 17 | 16 | 29 | 32 |
| Decennial Census | 61 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 32 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43
Male Median Age: 52.5
Female Median Age: 41.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 11 | 34.38% |
| Black: | 21 | 65.63% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 9 | 28.13% | 52.5 years |
| Females: | 23 | 71.88% | 41.5 years |
| Total: | 32 | 100% | 43.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 32 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 32 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 32 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $37,083 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $50,385. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 71.9%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (73.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $37,083 | $41,250 | $41,875 | $38,750 | $48,594 | $46,250 | $0 | $0 | $50,385 | $31,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $37,083 | $38,750 | $41,250 | $39,750 | $49,063 | $47,875 | $47,500 | $50,288 | $50,865 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $48,750 | $48,750 | $51,250 | $51,000 | $32,813 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $23,750 | $30,000 | $27,813 | $30,625 | $0 | $46,250 | $0 | $0 | $32,000 | $31,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 23 | 71.88% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 9 | 28.13% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 17 | 73.91% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 3 | 13.04% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3 | 13.04% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 23 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $23,800, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is down $43,000 (64.37%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $71,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $735. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $66,800 | $65,500 | $65,500 | $48,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $95,000 | $0 | $23,300 | $23,500 | $23,500 | $23,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 11 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 11 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $686 | $737 | $735 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 6 | 35.29% |
| Renter Occupied: | 11 | 64.71% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 17 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 17 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 17 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 17 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 17 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 78.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 13.80 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1 | 3.13% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 6 | 18.75% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 14 | 43.75% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5 | 15.63% |
| Associate's degree: | 6 | 18.75% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 25 | 78.13% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 21 | 50.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 18 | 42.86% |
| No Insurance: | 3 | 7.14% |
| Total: | 42 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 39 | 92.86% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 15.4% | 12.9% | 13.8% | 25.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 27881 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 115Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 27881 is located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, within the Rocky Mount, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40580) and North Carolina's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 152,392 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 27881. It covers 0.088 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Rocky Mount, NCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 40580Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 152,392Source: Census |
| MSA: | Rocky Mount, NC MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.088 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5494.28 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3763720Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Speed town; North CarolinaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 27881 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.