| ZIP Code | 27865 |
|---|---|
| City | Pinetown |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Beaufort County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 17 ft |
| Latitude | 35.664024 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.899975 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 14.3% ▲ 43% above avg |
| College Grads | 17.8% ▼ 54% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ▲ 24% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 680 (41.1%) |
| Some College | 304 (18.4%) |
| Associates | 361 (21.8%) |
| Bachelors | 179 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 116 (7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,315 ≈ Avg ↓ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $180,500 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,008 |
| Vacant Units | 147 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,008 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 147 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
ZIP code 27865 is located in Pinetown, North Carolina, within Beaufort County. With a population of 2,362, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.8 years. Economically, 27865 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $74,315 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27865 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $180,500 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 93.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 27865 is primarily White (94.79%). Residents are less-educated — 17.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.3%. Household income has declined by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27865 stands at 6.1%, which is above the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 27865 in Pinetown, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,362 residents, a median household income of $74,315, and a median home value of $180,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.