Medicare in Pitt County by the numbers
| Pitt County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 26,398 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 15.1% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 34,692 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 19,706 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 56.8% | 57.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Pitt County ranks 21st of 100 North Carolina counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 26,398 people in that age group, or 15.1% of residents (statewide: 17.6%). Another 9,330 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 61% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 30% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. About 56.8% of people with Medicare in Pitt County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the North Carolina average of 57.9%. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Pitt County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Pitt County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 34,673 Medicare beneficiaries in Pitt County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the North Carolina average of 73. About 17% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 13%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Pitt County, CMS reported about 562 emergency room visits and 247 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (572) and higher than it for hospital stays (210). About 8% received home health care. These figures describe how people use care under Original Medicare; they do not show what any plan covers or costs.
Sources: CMS Medicare Geographic Variation, 2023; USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Pitt County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Pitt County; we help Pitt County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Pitt County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Pitt County:
- ECU Health Medical Center — Greenville (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 of 5)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan before you enroll. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Where people live in Pitt County
People in Pitt County live in communities such as Greenville (90,053), Winterville (10,821), Ayden (5,092), Farmville (4,546), Grifton (2,356), Bethel (1,399) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Pitt County, that means areas such as 27812, 27827, 27828, 27829, 27834, 27837, 27858, 27879, 27884, 28513, 28590, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Pitt County?
Reach out to us: fill out our short form or call (571) 354-0146, and a licensed agent will compare the plans available to you, check your doctors and drugs, and stay with you each year at renewal. For general Medicare information, the federal helpline is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare resources from official sources
- Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov, searchable by ZIP code.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- North Carolina Department of Insurance: North Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Pitt County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Pitt County residents we can compare ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
Ready to compare plans in Pitt County?
Tell us your doctors and medicines and we will show you what fits. No cost, no pressure.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Pitt County residents
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Medicare 101 for families
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Pitt County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moore County | 25,839 | 50.6% | 7% | Metro |
| Rowan County | 27,394 | 65.5% | 13% | Metro |
| Orange County | 25,228 | 52.0% | 9% | Metro |
| Randolph County | 27,575 | 72.5% | 17% | Metro |
| Onslow County | 22,467 | 45.0% | 12% | Metro |
| Alamance County | 31,260 | 71.4% | 16% | Metro |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.