City

Pinetops, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Edgecombe County  ·  North Carolina

👥4,283Population
💰$54,764Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$119,300Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊9.2%Unemployment▲ 89% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.3%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 34.3%Other: 4%Race
White57.3%
Hispanic3.6%
Black34.3%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 89% above avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.9%)
HS Graduate951 (37.5%)
Some College363 (14.3%)
Associates365 (14.4%)
Bachelors357 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree476 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College14.3%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61%Renter: 39%Tenure
Owner61.0%
Renter39.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,764 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$119,300 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$857/mo
Total Housing Units2,111
Vacant Units332

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Pinetops, NC

Pinetops is a city in North Carolina, located in Edgecombe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,283 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Pinetops is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,764 is below the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Pinetops is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $857 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pinetops is moderately educated. 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.34%).

Pinetops, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Pinetops
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27864 4,283 $54,764 $119,300 $857 9.2% 32.9% 61.0%