27866 ZIP Code — Pleasant Hill, NC

Northampton County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27866 is located in Pleasant Hill, North Carolina, within Northampton County. It covers approximately 26.22 square miles and serves a population of 862 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27866

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $100,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,621. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27866 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

862

population

26.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27866 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27866

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27866. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pleasant Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27831 Garysburg (3.5 mi) 27876 Seaboard (5.1 mi) 23879 Skippers (8.4 mi) 27890 Weldon (9 mi) 27845 Jackson (9.6 mi) 27853 Margarettsville (10.6 mi) 23828 Branchville (12.4 mi) 23847 Emporia (12.7 mi) 27832 Gaston (13 mi) 23844 Drewryville (13.9 mi) 27820 Conway (14.1 mi) 27870 Roanoke Rapids (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	862
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	26.22 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	36.5087
Longitude	-77.4839
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	252

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	62.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	25.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	9.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

862

Population

People per sq mi

32.6

Median age

$88,621

Median household income

$24,782

Per capita income

$100,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

248

Housing units

12.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	256	29.7%
18 and over	606	70.3%
65 and over	53	6.1%
Median age	32.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 69.4%

White 30.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	598	69.4%
White	264	30.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	62.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	25.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	9.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	6.0%

$10k–$15k 11.0%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 36.6%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	11.0%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	36.6%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
Median income	$88,621

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.0%

$50k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 31.6%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	18.3%
Single-family detached	68.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.2%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	24.3%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	18.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	9.3%
3 bedrooms	54.2%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	18.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.9%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	31.3%
3 or more	59.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	81.7%
Propane / LP gas	15.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	158	64.2%
Cohabiting couple	26	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	22	8.9%
Female householder, no spouse	40	16.3%
Households with children under 18	105	42.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	53	21.5%
Average household size	3.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.3%	42.5%
Married	64.6%	50.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.5%
Divorced	11.0%	3.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 42.4%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	16	8.4%
Elementary school	73	38.2%
High school	102	53.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.9%

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Retail trade 14.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Professional & management 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Other services 6.3%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.4%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	32.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	5.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 12.5%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.4%
Retirement income	14.2%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.8%
High blood pressure	48.9%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	19.1%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	6.0%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.3%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	24.4%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	22.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.5%
Visited dentist	50.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	25.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	66.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.0%
Public insurance	33.4%
No insurance	12.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	747	86.7%
Spanish	24	3.2%
Other Indo-European	24	3.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	778	90.3%
Born in same state	778	90.3%
Born in different state	621	72.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	84	9.7%
Not a US citizen	28	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	123	14.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	74	8.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.5%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27866

What city is ZIP code 27866 in?

ZIP code 27866 is primarily assigned to Pleasant Hill, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27866 in?

ZIP code 27866 falls within Northampton County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27866?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27866?

The median home value in ZIP code 27866 is $100,500.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 27866?

Health data for ZIP code 27866 shows elevated rates of diabetes (19%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 27866?

ZIP code 27866 has an estimated population of 862 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27866 in?

ZIP code 27866 observes the EST timezone.