27568 ZIP Code — Pine Level, NC

Johnston County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27568 is located in Pine Level, North Carolina, within Johnston County. It covers approximately 1.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,509 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919/984.

About ZIP code 27568

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $182,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $65,625. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 27568 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,509
population
1.21
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27568 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27568

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City Status
Pine Level Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,509
Population density 1,247 / sq mi
State FIPS 37
County FIPS 101
Geography
Land area 1.21 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 35.5120
Longitude -78.2392
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 919/984
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.5% 42.4% 44.4%
$50k – $100k 29.4% 31.1% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 14.1% 21.8% 19.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.6% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,509
Population
1,247
People per sq mi
35.2
Median age
$65,625
Median household income
$25,034
Per capita income
$182,200
Median home value
$791
Median monthly rent
74.9%
Home ownership
5.4%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
477
Housing units
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
45
Under 5
46
39
5–9
39
81
10–14
83
66
15–19
67
18
20–24
19
123
25–34
126
78
35–44
79
50
45–54
52
53
55–59
54
85
60–64
87
77
65–74
78
28
75–84
28
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1840827.0%
18 and over1,10173.0%
65 and over21914.5%
Median age35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%
Two or more races 6.8%
Black or African American 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Other race 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,30686%
Two or more races1036.8%
Black or African American875.7%
Hispanic or Latino90.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native90.6%
Other race40.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.5% 42.4% 44.4%
$50k – $100k 29.4% 31.1% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 14.1% 21.8% 19.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.6% 6.0%
Under $10k 2.4%
$10k–$15k 7.5%
$15k–$25k 11.6%
$25k–$35k 3.2%
$35k–$50k 20.3%
$50k–$75k 8.8%
$75k–$100k 28.3%
$100k–$150k 12.9%
$150k–$200k 3.4%
$200k+ 1.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.4%
$10k–$15k7.5%
$15k–$25k11.6%
$25k–$35k3.2%
$35k–$50k20.3%
$50k–$75k8.8%
$75k–$100k28.3%
$100k–$150k12.9%
$150k–$200k3.4%
$200k+1.5%
Median income$65,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%
$50k–$100k 17.8%
$100k–$150k 4.0%
$150k–$200k 39.3%
$200k–$300k 11.0%
$300k–$500k 21.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$182,200
Median rent / month$791
Owner occupied74.9%
Renter occupied25.1%
Vacant12.8%
Single-family detached82.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.8%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)3.08

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.1%
2000–200919.1%
1990–199915.1%
1980–198911.3%
1970–19792.1%
1960–19699.2%
1950–195920.1%
1940–19496.4%
1939 or earlier11.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom5.1%
2 bedrooms30.6%
3 bedrooms52.2%
4 bedrooms6.5%
5+ bedrooms5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.0%
1 vehicle21.2%
2 vehicles40.0%
3 or more35.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.5%
Electricity81.8%
Propane / LP gas14.8%
Fuel oil1.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family27551.6%
Cohabiting couple254.7%
Male householder, no spouse468.6%
Female householder, no spouse18735.1%
Households with children under 1817933.6%
Households with seniors (65+)17532.8%
Average household size2.83

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married52.9%18.0%
Married43.1%47.1%
Separated1.4%4.1%
Widowed0.7%8.4%
Divorced2.0%22.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%
Some HS, no diploma 5.5%
HS graduate 39.5%
Some college, no degree 16.5%
Associate's degree 18.8%
Bachelor's degree 10.4%
Graduate / professional 8.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.2%
Bachelor's or higher18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool174.5%
Kindergarten225.8%
Elementary school17445.8%
High school10026.3%
College / grad school6717.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%
Manufacturing 13.9%
Retail trade 13.1%
Construction 12.2%
Professional & management 7.1%
Finance & real estate 6.2%
Other services 6.2%
Agriculture & mining 6.0%
Public administration 5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%
Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.3%
Service17.7%
Sales & office24.8%
Natural resources & construction14.3%
Production & transportation14.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.9%
Government14.7%
Self-employed10.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.4%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.5%
Work from home5.0%
Other means5.0%
Avg commute (minutes)17.0

Poverty

All people 5.4%
Under 18 years 5.9%
18 and over 5.3%
Married-couple families 7.3%
Female-led households 3.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security34.0%
Retirement income14.4%
Supplemental Security6.8%
Cash public assistance0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP12.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.6%
High blood pressure36.5%
High cholesterol36.0%
Diabetes11.1%
Heart disease7.5%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma9.5%
Arthritis27.6%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.0%
Binge drinking14.8%
No physical activity24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.2%
Depression24.2%
Fair or poor health14.8%
Poor mental health14.8%
Poor physical health11.3%
No health insurance17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.9%
Visited dentist64.9%
Cholesterol screening89.5%
Teeth loss15.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans565.1%
Disability%
Any disability10.4%
Under 182.7%
18–64 years7.5%
65 and over36.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance61.4%
Public insurance37.4%
No insurance13.7%
Uninsured under 197.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,41894.0%
Spanish40.3%
Other Indo-European40.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,47998.0%
Born in same state1,47998.0%
Born in different state1,39292.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen302.0%
Not a US citizen2480.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab25016.6%
French16010.6%
AncestryCount%
Italian402.7%
English40.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.3%
Internet access92.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27568

What city is ZIP code 27568 in?

ZIP code 27568 is primarily assigned to Pine Level, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27568 in?

ZIP code 27568 falls within Johnston County, North Carolina.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27568?

The median home value in ZIP code 27568 is $182,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 27568?

ZIP code 27568 has an estimated population of 1,509 residents, with a density of 1,243 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27568?

The median household income in ZIP code 27568 is $65,625, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27568 in?

ZIP code 27568 observes the EST timezone.

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