ZIP code 27829: Fountain, NC
27829 is a ZIP code in Fountain, North Carolina, mainly in Pitt County, part of the Greenville, NC metro area. About 1,664 people live here.
- Population
- 1,664
- Median household income
- $58,277
- Typical home value
- $185,600+6% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $701gross, per month
- Median age
- 43.9
- Homeowners
- 83.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 27829 details
| City | Fountain |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Pitt County (also partly Edgecombe County, Wilson County) |
| Metro area | Greenville, NC |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 46.2 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 36 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.9% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 64.1 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 35.70000, -77.60565 |
Median rent in 27829 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $481/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $728/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 27829
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27852 | Macclesfield, NC | 3.9 mi | 2,269 |
| 27827 | Falkland, NC | 5.2 mi | 112 |
| 27864 | Pinetops, NC | 7.4 mi | 4,446 |
| 27828 | Farmville, NC | 8.1 mi | 7,909 |
| 27888 | Walstonburg, NC | 9.0 mi | 2,054 |
| 27811 | Bellarthur, NC | 9.5 mi | — |
| 27873 | Saratoga, NC | 10.1 mi | 200 |
| 27819 | Conetoe, NC | 11.5 mi | 561 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 27829?
A typical home in ZIP code 27829 is worth about $185,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $58,277 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with North Carolina average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $185,600 homeWhat can a $58,277 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 27829
What city is ZIP code 27829?
ZIP code 27829 is in Fountain, NC, in Pitt County.
What county is ZIP code 27829 in?
27829 is mainly in Pitt County, North Carolina, and partly in Edgecombe County and Wilson County.
What is the population of ZIP code 27829?
About 1,664 people live in ZIP code 27829, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 27829 in?
27829 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.