ZIP Code 27802: Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Rocky Mount, NC uses ZIP code 27802, which falls within Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Its reference point is at latitude 35.9356 and longitude -77.7808 (35°56'08.2"N 77°46'50.9"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 27802
Rocky Mount, NC has 5 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 27802, they include 27801, 27803, 27804, 27815.
Across Edgecombe County there are 8 ZIP codes listed, and North Carolina has 1,115 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 27801 in Rocky Mount, NC, about 1.2 mi to the northeast.
| ZIP code | 27802 |
|---|---|
| City | Rocky Mount |
| County | Edgecombe County |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Latitude | 35.9356 |
| Longitude | -77.7808 |
| DMS | 35°56'08.2"N 77°46'50.9"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 27801 (Rocky Mount, 1.2 mi) |
All ZIP codes in Rocky Mount, NC · All North Carolina ZIP codes
Map of ZIP Code 27802
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Photos of Rocky Mount, NC
Video: Rocky Mount, NC
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ZIP Codes Near 27802
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 27802, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 27802, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Sharpsburg, NC (5.8 mi southwest), Battleboro, NC (6.4 mi northeast) and Pinetops, NC (9.4 mi southeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Sharpsburg, NC – 5.8 mi southwest
- Battleboro, NC – 6.4 mi northeast
- Pinetops, NC – 9.4 mi southeast
- Elm City, NC – 9.6 mi southwest
- Whitakers, NC – 10 mi north
- Nashville, NC – 11 mi west
- Speed, NC – 11 mi east
- Red Oak, NC – 11 mi northwest
- Tarboro, NC – 14 mi east
- Macclesfield, NC – 14 mi southeast
Schools Near Rocky Mount, NC
If you are moving to ZIP code 27802, check the school district serving Rocky Mount and Edgecombe County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as Sharpsburg and Battleboro can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 27802.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Rocky Mount, NC can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 27802 may also use facilities in nearby Sharpsburg, Battleboro and Pinetops.
Shopping and Dining in Rocky Mount
For places to eat and shop near Rocky Mount, NC, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 27802.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Rocky Mount, North Carolina can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 27802.
To research local history, try searching for Edgecombe County records and archives along with the name Rocky Mount.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 27802, Sharpsburg lies about 5.8 mi to the southwest, Battleboro lies about 6.4 mi to the northeast, Pinetops lies about 9.4 mi to the southeast, Elm City lies about 9.6 mi to the southwest and Whitakers lies about 10 mi to the north. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Rocky Mount show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 27802
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Greetings from Rocky Mount, North Carolina - Large Letter Postcard (5621704238)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “What Happened to Downtown Rocky Mount, NC? | Driving Tour” by Do At Disney and Beyond, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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Data for ZIP code 27802 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.