Pikeville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27863
Wayne County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,735
- 67/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $77,933
- Median income Near-median income area
- $212,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pikeville pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 67
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27863 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27863 (Pikeville, NC) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.1 in 2023 to 201.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27863 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pikeville, Wayne County, North Carolina, home to 11,735 residents across 175.1 square miles, a density of 67 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27863 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,933 (13% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,555. The poverty rate is 15.6%, with unemployment at 1.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $212,200 (18% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,016; owner occupancy is 77.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 27863 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 27863
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pikeville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27863.
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 9
Health care and social assistance
9 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 27863, Pikeville, 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
11,735
Population
175.1
Area (sq mi)
67
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27863?
35.4
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
2.8%
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?
$77,933
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$31,555
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27863 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Pikeville, 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)
$77,933 Top 26% higher than 74% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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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
5,399housing units
5,399
Total Housing Units
4,927
Occupied Units
472
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$212,200
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,016
Median Rent
1998
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
202
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+102%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27863 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.4% | 134 |
| 2021 | +14.6% | 154 |
| 2022 | +16.3% | 179 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 192 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 202 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 105 business establishments in ZIP 27863, employing approximately 772 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,233,000.
105
Businesses
772
Employees
$27.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 25 | 23.8% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 18.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 14.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.9% |
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 27863 vs 27830 →
ZIP 27863 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27530
Goldsboro (27530)
40,117 residents
- 27534
Goldsboro (27534)
31,364 residents
- 27863 11,735
Pikeville (27863)
11,735 residents
- 27830 4,755
Fremont (27830)
4,755 residents
- 27813 747
Black Creek (27813)
747 residents
- 27531 594
Goldsboro (27531)
594 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27863 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27863 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27863
Pikeville (27863)
$77,933 median income
- 27534
Goldsboro (27534)
$62,574 median income
- 27530
Goldsboro (27530)
$54,504 median income
- 27830
Fremont (27830)
$54,129 median income
- 27813
Black Creek (27813)
$49,267 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27863 ranks the highest of 5 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 27863, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,735 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 27863 in?
ZIP code 27863 (Pikeville) is located in Wayne County, North Carolina. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27863?
ZIP code 27863 in Pikeville, NC has a population of 11,735 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27863?
The median household income in ZIP 27863 is $77,933, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27863?
The median home value in ZIP 27863 is $212,200, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27863?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27863 is White at 72.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27863?
ZIP code 27863 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 772 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27863?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27863 are: Construction (25), Retail trade (19), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27863?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27863 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27863?
In ZIP code 27863, 45.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 27863?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27863 is 26.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27863?
In ZIP code 27863, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27863?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27863 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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