ZIP Code 27829 - Fountain North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 27829 is located in Fountain North Carolina. Portions of 27829 are also in Falkland and Fountain Township and Falkland Township and Saratoga Township. 27829 is primarily within Pitt County, with some portions in Wilson County and Edgecombe County. Regionally, 27829 is located in the Eastern Carolina Region.
ZIP Code 27829 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Fountain |
| Primary County | Pitt County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,387 |
| Area Code(s) | 252 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 27829 Map
27829 Demographics
27829 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 27829 is White. The current unemployment level in 27829 is 3.5%.
| Population | 1,387 |
| Population Growth Rate | -16.14% |
| Population Density | 27 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 860 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $42,130 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $166,330 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 73.85% |
27829 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 980 | 73.85% |
| Black | 315 | 23.74% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 24 | 1.81% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27829 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 45 | 3.93% |
| Bachelor Degree | 141 | 12.3% |
| High School Diploma | 497 | 43.37% |
| No High School Diploma | 19 | 1.66% |
| GED or Alternate | 139 | 12.13% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 152 | 13.26% |
| Associates Degree | 120 | 10.47% |
| Masters Degree | 23 | 2.01% |
| Professional Degree | 5 | 0.44% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5 | 0.44% |
27829 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.68946838, -77.61802673 |
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| Region | Eastern Carolina Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Greenville, NC Wilson, NC Rocky Mount, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 51 Square Miles |
27829 Schools
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27829 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65m - Rolling Coastal Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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