Pinetops, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27864
Edgecombe County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,779
- 46/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,201
- Median income Near-median income area
- $124,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pinetops pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 46
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27864 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27864 covers 104.6 square miles in Pinetops, Edgecombe County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,779 residents on file, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27864 reports a modest median household income of $64,201 (7% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,313. Unemployment is 10.4%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $124,400 (52% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $908; owner occupancy is 65.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Edgecombe County, so 27864 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 27864
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pinetops, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27864.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 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 27864, Pinetops, 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
4,779
Population
104.6
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27864?
45.9
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
0.0%
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?
$64,201
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$33,313
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27864 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Pinetops, 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)
$64,201 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
2,016housing units
2,016
Total Housing Units
1,761
Occupied Units
255
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,400
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$908
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 68 business establishments in ZIP 27864, employing approximately 761 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,899,000.
68
Businesses
761
Employees
$48.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 17.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 17.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 6 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.4% |
| Information | 3 | 4.4% |
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 27864 vs 27852 →
ZIP 27864 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27801
Rocky Mount (27801)
21,740 residents
- 27886
Tarboro (27886)
21,591 residents
- 27864 4,779
Pinetops (27864)
4,779 residents
- 27852 2,977
Macclesfield (27852)
2,977 residents
- 27829 1,930
Fountain (27829)
1,930 residents
- 27827 33
Falkland (27827)
33 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27864 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27864 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27827
Falkland (27827)
$96,144 median income
- 27864
Pinetops (27864)
$64,201 median income
- 27829
Fountain (27829)
$58,277 median income
- 27852
Macclesfield (27852)
$55,921 median income
- 27886
Tarboro (27886)
$52,850 median income
- 27801
Rocky Mount (27801)
$44,884 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27864 ranks #2 of 6 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 27864, 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 (4,779 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 27864 in?
ZIP code 27864 (Pinetops) is located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Edgecombe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/edgecombe-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27864?
ZIP code 27864 in Pinetops, NC has a population of 4,779 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27864?
The median household income in ZIP 27864 is $64,201, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27864?
The median home value in ZIP 27864 is $124,400, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27864?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27864 is White at 56.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27864?
ZIP code 27864 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 761 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27864?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27864 are: Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27864?
In ZIP code 27864, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 27864?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27864 is 21.4 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 27864?
In ZIP code 27864, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27864?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27864 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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