The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27864 sells for about $221,436, or $126 per square foot.
Prices are up +30.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 109 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,051 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Edgecombe County, North Carolina (county-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 27864 — Pinetops
The housing market in 27864 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, with prices remaining relatively affordable compared to regional urban centers. Market activity is driven by local demand rather than speculative investment, resulting in a stable but quiet environment. Note that some specific market metrics like active listing counts are estimated based on available local portal data as official MLS reports for this specific ZIP are not published.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers, retirees, and those seeking affordable rural living, as it lacks the density and amenities required by urban commuters or high-end investors.
Median prices moved up 30.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 109 days on market with 0.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.82% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.8% · poverty 19.4% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 27864, Edgecombe County NC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Pinetops are generally lower than the national average, though property crime remains the most frequently reported incident type in this rural Edgecombe County setting.
Schools serving the 27864 area are part of the Edgecombe County Public Schools system, which faces ongoing challenges with academic performance and resource allocation compared to state averages.
The area is subject to flood risks associated with the Tar River basin and requires standard wind/hail insurance coverage typical for Eastern North Carolina.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agriculture and small-scale manufacturing, with limited new commercial infrastructure development reported.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (North Carolina) — Tax Lien Attachment: A tax lien attaches to all real property, taking priority over all other liens and encumbrances regardless of when they were created. State (North Carolina) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the combined state and local tax rate. The formula is: Tax = (Assessed Value / 100) * Tax Rate.
Residents primarily commute by car to employment hubs in Rocky Mount or Tarboro, with average commute times reflecting the rural nature of the region.
Local recreation is centered on community parks and proximity to rural outdoor spaces, with limited large-scale shopping or entertainment venues within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and a high share of mobile home housing, with stable but slow-growing rent trajectories.
The local economy is anchored by agricultural operations and small-scale industrial employers in the surrounding Edgecombe County area.
Transportation is almost exclusively reliant on private vehicles, with no significant public transit infrastructure serving the ZIP.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code boundaries.
Edgecombe County utilizes a periodic reappraisal cycle to determine property values for tax assessment purposes.
Parcels are subject to Edgecombe County property taxes and are served by the Edgecombe County Public School district.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's inland location, though flood insurance is recommended for properties near low-lying drainage areas.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 27864 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community park providing green space and basic recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass. Coherence hold-out: this pass's median price ($1,243,600) sat outside the 0.25–4× band around Edgecombe County's retained level and was not stored.