City

Pikeville, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  North Carolina

👥13,401Population
💰$78,063Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$177,600Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓38.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.1%Hispanic: 9.7%Black: 14.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.2%Race
White73.1%
Hispanic9.7%
Black14.2%
Asian0.4%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads38.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma67 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,525 (30.8%)
Some College1,023 (12.5%)
Associates1,446 (17.6%)
Bachelors1,545 (18.8%)
Graduate Degree1,600 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 30.8%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 18.8%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad30.8%
Some College12.5%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors18.8%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,063 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$177,600 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$887/mo
Total Housing Units5,385
Vacant Units621

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
61%
About Pikeville, NC

Pikeville is a city in North Carolina, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,401 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, Pikeville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,063 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pikeville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $177,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $887 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pikeville is moderately educated. 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (73.13%).

Pikeville, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Pikeville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27863 13,401 $78,063 $177,600 $887 1.9% 38.3% 77.3%