27865 ZIP Code — Pinetown, NC

Beaufort County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27865 is located in Pinetown, North Carolina, within Beaufort County. It covers approximately 125.81 square miles and serves a population of 2,479 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27865

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,843. 41% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 27865 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,479

population

125.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27865 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27865

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27865. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pinetown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27860 Pantego (5.5 mi) 27808 Bath (9.2 mi) 27889 Washington (10.9 mi) 27846 Jamesville (12.7 mi) 27810 Belhaven (13.5 mi) 27962 Plymouth (15.2 mi) 27814 Blounts Creek (16.1 mi) 27821 Edward (17.7 mi) 27817 Chocowinity (18.3 mi) 27892 Williamston (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,479
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	125.81 sq mi
Water area	0.54 sq mi
Latitude	35.5988
Longitude	-76.8127
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	252

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.4%	51.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	33.4%	16.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	6.1%	2.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,479

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$71,843

Median household income

$30,985

Per capita income

$161,500

Median home value

$1,590

Median monthly rent

90.7%

Home ownership

14.5%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

880

Housing units

4.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

132

10–14

154

15–19

20–24

107

25–34

125

164

35–44

189

185

45–54

214

55–59

124

60–64

143

151

65–74

175

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	550	22.2%
18 and over	1,929	77.8%
65 and over	491	19.8%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Black or African American 2.1%

Two or more races 1%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,390	96.4%
Black or African American	53	2.1%
Two or more races	24	1%
Asian	12	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.4%	51.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	33.4%	16.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	6.1%	2.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 18.1%

$15k–$25k 2.0%

$25k–$35k 1.6%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 29.8%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	18.1%
$15k–$25k	2.0%
$25k–$35k	1.6%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	29.8%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$71,843

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 37.7%

$200k–$300k 15.6%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,500
Median rent / month	$1,590
Owner occupied	90.7%
Renter occupied	9.3%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	77.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	21.0%
1980–1989	17.2%
1970–1979	23.4%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	9.7%
3 bedrooms	71.2%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	14.2%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	55.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.6%
Electricity	39.7%
Propane / LP gas	53.5%
Wood	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	577	66.4%
Cohabiting couple	179	20.6%
Male householder, no spouse	16	1.8%
Female householder, no spouse	97	11.2%
Households with children under 18	261	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	347	39.9%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.8%	9.4%
Married	69.9%	63.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	8.8%
Divorced	15.8%	18.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 45.2%

Some college, no degree 30.3%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 2.0%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	4.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	1.6%
Elementary school	272	47.8%
High school	220	38.7%
College / grad school	68	12.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Manufacturing 15.7%

Construction 13.6%

Retail trade 12.8%

Agriculture & mining 9.6%

Other services 7.9%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Professional & management 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Public administration 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	23.0%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	5.8%
Self-employed	15.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	0.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.9

Poverty

All people 14.5%

Under 18 years 5.8%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 54.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	156	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.0%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.4%
Public insurance	27.7%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,398	96.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,467	99.5%
Born in same state	2,467	99.5%
Born in different state	1,800	72.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	496	20%
Arab	277	11.2%
Italian	190	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	46	1.9%
Polish	10	0.4%
Irish	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27865

What city is ZIP code 27865 in?

ZIP code 27865 is primarily assigned to Pinetown, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27865 in?

ZIP code 27865 falls within Beaufort County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27865?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 27865 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 27865 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27865 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 27865 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27865?

The median home value in ZIP code 27865 is $161,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 27865 in?

ZIP code 27865 observes the EST timezone.