City

Pinnacle, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Stokes County  ·  North Carolina

👥6,885Population
💰$75,513Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.1Median Age
🏠$211,600Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓40.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.1% Female 55.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.2%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 1.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White91.2%
Hispanic3.6%
Black1.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
16%
45–64
37%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads40.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,363 (29.9%)
Some College698 (15.3%)
Associates619 (13.6%)
Bachelors997 (21.9%)
Graduate Degree847 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 21.9%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College15.3%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors21.9%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.7%Renter: 9.3%Tenure
Owner90.7%
Renter9.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,513 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$211,600 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$834/mo
Total Housing Units2,993
Vacant Units261

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Pinnacle, NC

Pinnacle is a city in North Carolina, located in Stokes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,885 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.1 years.

Economically, Pinnacle is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,513 is near the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pinnacle is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $211,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $834 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pinnacle is well-educated. 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pinnacle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27043 6,885 $75,513 $211,600 $834 2.1% 40.5% 90.7%