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Greenville, North Carolina

Greenville is a city of 92,857 people in Pitt County, North Carolina, founded in 1786.

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Population92,857 +1.0% since 2019
Elevation56 ft 17 m
Founded1786
Land area39.5 sq mi
ZIP codes27834, 27858, 28590
Nearest airportPitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) 3 mi

Why visit Greenville

Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 32 parks and trails, 155 places to eat, 23 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Regal Greenville Grande, Carmike 12, College View Historic District and Cox-Ange House.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 33°F.

About Greenville

Greenville is the county seat of and the most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 87,521. Greenville's estimated 2025 population is 96,184. It is the principal city of the Greenville, N.C., Metropolitan Statistical Area, and the 12th-most populous city in North Carolina.

From the Wikipedia article Greenville, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do5

Regal Greenville Grande

Cinema and theater · 2.2 mi

750 Greenville Boulevard Southwest, Greenville

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Carmike 12

Cinema and theater · 1.9 mi

1685 East Firetower Road, Greenville

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Theater Uptown

Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi

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Greenville Amphitheater

Cinema and theater · 1.6 mi

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The Hill

Scenic view · 0.7 mi

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Museums and landmarks19

College View Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi

Human settlement in Greenville, North Carolina, United States of America

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Cox-Ange House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi

Historic house in North Carolina, United States

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Dickinson Avenue Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi

Historic district in Greenville, North Carolina

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E. B. Ficklen House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi

Historic house in North Carolina, United States

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Greenville Commercial Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi

Historic district in Greenville, North Carolina

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Greenville Tobacco Warehouse Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi

Human settlement in United States of America

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Greenwreath

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi

Historic house in North Carolina, United States

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James L. Fleming House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi

Greenville, North Carolina, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Pitt County, North Carolina

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Jesse R. Moye House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi

Historic house in North Carolina, United States

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Jones-Lee House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi

Historic house in North Carolina, United States

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Oakmont

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi

Historic house in North Carolina, United States

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Pitt County Courthouse

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi

County courthouse in Greenville, United States of America

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Parks, trails and playgrounds32

Bradford Creek Public Golf Course

Golf course · 4.9 mi

4950 Old Pactolus Road, Greenville

Open in Google Maps · +1-252-329-4653

Greenville Country Club

Golf course · 1.9 mi

216 Country Club Drive, Greenville

Open in Google Maps · +1-252-756-1237

Wildwood Park

Park · 3.0 mi

3450 Blue Heron Drive, Greenville

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Brook Valley Country Club

Golf course · 2.6 mi

311 Oxford Road, Greenville

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Greenville Boating Access Area

Park · 3.3 mi

940 Point Terminal Road

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Bate Foundation Track and Field Facility

Sports field and stadium

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Bike Park Playground

Playground · 3.1 mi

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Clark-LeClair Stadium

Sports field and stadium

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Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium

Sports field and stadium · 0.5 mi

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East Carolina University Softball Stadium

Sports field and stadium · 0.4 mi

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20 more on the map.

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Restaurants and cafes155

Pizza Hut

Restaurant · Pizza

709 Greenville Boulevard Southeast, Greenville

Su-Sa 11:00-22:00

Open in Google Maps · +1 252-355-1355

Baskin-Robbins

Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.0 mi

100 East Firetower Road, Greenville

11:00-22:00

Open in Google Maps · +1 252-321-7407

Chico's

Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi

521 Cotanche Street, Greenville

11:00-01:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-252-757-1666

I Love Pho

Restaurant · Vietnamese · 0.9 mi

302A Greenville Boulevard Southeast

Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-252-757-1818

5th Street Distillery and Annex

Bar and pub · 1.3 mi

120 East 5th Street, Greenville

Tu-Sa 22:00-02:00

Open in Google Maps · +1 252-757-3034

Aggies Express Grill

Restaurant · 4.7 mi

4954 NC 33, Greenville

Mo-Sa 10:30-20:30

Open in Google Maps · +1-252-329-1211

Coconut Cafe & Play

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi

Includes large play area for children

652 East Arlington Boulevard, Greenville

Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30

Open in Google Maps · +1-252-751-6449

Molly's Community Cafe

Cafe · 1.4 mi

300 South Evans Street, Greenville

Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-252-227-4449

Pirate's Den

Restaurant · 1.3 mi

113 East 5th Street, Greenville

Mo-Su 11:30-02:00

Open in Google Maps · +1 252-551-9020

Rafters Social Club

Bar and pub · 1.3 mi

East 5th Street, Greenville

Th-Su 22:00-02:30

Open in Google Maps · +1 910-524-0212

Smoke Out

Bar and pub · 1.3 mi

203 East 5th Street, Greenville

Mo-Th 17:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 17:30-03:30; Su 17:00-02:00

Open in Google Maps · +1 252-916-4238

The Sculery

Restaurant · 1.3 mi

431 South Evans Street, Greenville

Mo, Tu 07:30-16:00; We, Th 07:30-19:00; Fr 07:30-21:00; Sa 09:00-19:00

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143 more on the map.

Where to stay23

Churches and places of worship80

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Shopping44

Gas and EV charging35

Schools, colleges and libraries60

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Healthcare17

Map of Greenville

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Climate by month

40°60°80°January: 3.9 in of rainFebruary: 3.4 in of rainMarch: 4.2 in of rainApril: 3.8 in of rainMay: 4.0 in of rainJune: 4.4 in of rainJuly: 5.9 in of rainAugust: 6.0 in of rainSeptember: 7.3 in of rainOctober: 3.6 in of rainNovember: 3.4 in of rainDecember: 3.5 in of rainJanuary: 53°FFebruary: 57°FMarch: 64°FApril: 74°FMay: 80°FJune: 87°FJuly: 90°FAugust: 88°FSeptember: 83°FOctober: 74°FNovember: 64°FDecember: 56°FJanuary: 33°FFebruary: 35°FMarch: 41°FApril: 50°FMay: 59°FJune: 67°FJuly: 71°FAugust: 70°FSeptember: 64°FOctober: 52°FNovember: 41°FDecember: 35°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan53°F33°F3.9 in1.6 in
Feb57°F35°F3.4 in0.8 in
Mar64°F41°F4.2 in0.1 in
Apr74°F50°F3.8 in0.0 in
May80°F59°F4.0 in0.0 in
Jun87°F67°F4.4 in0.0 in
Jul90°F71°F5.9 in0.0 in
Aug88°F70°F6.0 in0.0 in
Sep83°F64°F7.3 in0.0 in
Oct74°F52°F3.6 in0.0 in
Nov64°F41°F3.4 in0.0 in
Dec56°F35°F3.5 in0.8 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Greenville (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$49,748median household income
$233,500median home value
$1,007median monthly rent
27.3median age
39.1%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%of homes are owner-occupied
18.8 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1819%18 to 3442%35 to 6428%65 and over11%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Pitt County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
  • 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
  • 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
  • 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
  • 2020-10-14: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
  • 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.

  • Winterville 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
  • Simpson 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
  • Bell Arthur 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
  • Ayden 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
  • Grimesland 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
  • Farmville 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
  • Maury 15 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
  • Grifton 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
  • Bethel 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
  • Goldsboro 37 mi southwest, about 59 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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