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Grimesland

A town of 386 people in North Carolina
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About Grimesland

Town in North Carolina, United States
386Population
0.7 sq miArea
43 ftElevation

Grimesland is a town in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 386. The town is a part of the Greenville Metropolitan Area located in North Carolina's Inner Banks.

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ZIP code27837
Area code252
Living in Grimesland

Housing in Grimesland

$307K▲ 2.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Grimesland home is worth about $307,000, up 2.7% in a year, 8% below the North Carolina typical home.

Only 4 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Most working residents leave Grimesland for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Greenville (39%), Raleigh (6%) and Washington (3%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Greenville
39%
Raleigh
6%
Washington
3%
Kinston
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Grimesland →

Health in Grimesland

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2better than NC·4worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Ecu Health Medical CenterGreenville · 11.7 mi · ER
Agape Health Services - Carolina AvenueWashington · 7.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Grimesland · CMS · HRSAHealth in Grimesland →

Natural hazards in Grimesland

79
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Grimesland →

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Grimesland has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 33°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

56° / 35°Winter
72° / 49°Spring
88° / 68°Summer
73° / 52°Fall
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Nearest: George H. and Laura E. Brown Public LibraryWashington · 8 miles · 51 hrs a week

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