Speed
Town in Edgecombe County, North Carolina

Speed is a town in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, with 63 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 56 ft (17 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hobgood, 4.9 miles NE.
- 63residents (2020 Census)
- 56 ftelevation · 17 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 207 / sq mipopulation density
- 27881ZIP code
About Speed
Speed is a town in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Rocky Mount, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Speed had a population of 63.
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Speed had 63 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 63 |
|---|---|
| Density | 207 per sq mi (80 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Speed at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Edgecombe County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 63 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.30 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9685° N, 77.4445° W |
| ZIP code | 27881 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3763720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Speed
- Hobgood4.9 mi NE
- Princeville7.3 mi SW
- Tarboro7.6 mi SW
- Leggett7.7 mi W
- Oak City7.8 mi E
- Hassell10.3 mi SE
- Conetoe10.4 mi S
- Scotland Neck11.3 mi N
- Bethel11.8 mi S
- Parmele12.7 mi SE
- Hamilton13.4 mi E
- Robersonville14.6 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Speed
What county is Speed in?
Speed is in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Speed, NC?
63 people lived in Speed at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Speed, NC?
The ZIP code of Speed is 27881.
What is the elevation of Speed?
56 feet (17 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Speed?
Hobgood (4.9 mi), Princeville (7.3 mi), Tarboro (7.6 mi), Leggett (7.7 mi), Oak City (7.8 mi).
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