PlainZIP

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
$77,933
Median income
$212,200
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $31,555. Local economic indicators show a 15.6% poverty rate alongside 1.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $212,200 (18% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,016 monthly, and 77.6% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wayne County, letting you compare 27863 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 27863?

35.4

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 72.7%
African American 16.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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

$31,555

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27863 ranks nationally

Pikeville, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$77,933 Top 41% higher than 59% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,399

Total Housing Units

4,927

Occupied Units

472

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.6%
Renter 22.4%

$212,200

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27863 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27863 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27830 Fremont, NC 4,755 4.7 mi
27531 Goldsboro, NC 594 10.0 mi
27813 Black Creek, NC 747 10.1 mi
27534 Goldsboro, NC 31,364 8.7 mi
27530 Goldsboro, NC 40,117 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

27530 standard
Goldsboro, NC
Pop: 40,117
27534 standard
Goldsboro, NC
Pop: 31,364
28365 standard
Mount Olive, NC
Pop: 17,144
28333 standard
Dudley, NC
Pop: 11,830
28578 standard
Seven Springs, NC
Pop: 6,363
27830 standard
Fremont, NC
Pop: 4,755

Related Areas

Wayne County Pikeville, NC North Carolina

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.