Pine Level, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27568
Johnston County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 480
- 789/sq mi High-density area
- $66,071
- Median income Near-median income area
- $230,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pine Level pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 789
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27568 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27568 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pine Level, Johnston County, North Carolina, home to just 480 residents across 0.6 square miles, a density of 789 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27568 reports a modest median household income of $66,071 (4% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,630. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $230,800 (11% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $791; 81.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Johnston County, so 27568 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27568
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pine Level, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27568.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27568, Pine Level, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
480
Population
0.6
Area (sq mi)
789
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27568?
39.2
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
1.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$66,071
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$27,630
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27568 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Pine Level, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,071 Top 47% higher than 53% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
604housing units
604
Total Housing Units
542
Occupied Units
62
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,800
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$791
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 27568, employing approximately 363 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,578,000.
33
Businesses
363
Employees
$12.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 21.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 9.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 9.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27568 vs 27576 →
ZIP 27568 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27577
Smithfield (27577)
22,911 residents
- 27527
Clayton (27527)
18,216 residents
- 27576
Selma (27576)
17,091 residents
- 27524
Four Oaks (27524)
12,338 residents
- 27542 9,133
Kenly (27542)
9,133 residents
- 27569 8,022
Princeton (27569)
8,022 residents
- 27568 480
Pine Level (27568)
480 residents
- 27555 441
Micro (27555)
441 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27568 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27568 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27527
Clayton (27527)
$115,035 median income
- 27569
Princeton (27569)
$78,850 median income
- 27524
Four Oaks (27524)
$75,827 median income
- 27576
Selma (27576)
$66,831 median income
- 27568
Pine Level (27568)
$66,071 median income
- 27542
Kenly (27542)
$66,038 median income
- 27577
Smithfield (27577)
$62,758 median income
- 27555 $44,531
Micro (27555)
$44,531 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27568 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27568, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27568 in?
ZIP code 27568 (Pine Level) is located in Johnston County, North Carolina. Johnston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnston-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27568?
ZIP code 27568 in Pine Level, NC has a population of 480 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27568?
The median household income in ZIP 27568 is $66,071, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27568?
The median home value in ZIP 27568 is $230,800, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27568?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27568 is White at 79.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27568?
ZIP code 27568 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 363 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27568?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27568 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Manufacturing (4), Retail trade (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27568?
In ZIP code 27568, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27568?
In ZIP code 27568, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27568?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27568 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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