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ZIP 27863

Pop. 13,729·Wayne County·130th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,625/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+20.4%
vs US Median
-$340
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 27863 · $1,625
More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,660
4 BR+
$2,200
Research median
$1,350/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$19,500/yr
At $1,625/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyWayne County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +20.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27863 (Pikeville, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 18% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,729
Median income
$77,933
Median age
35.4
Renters
22.4%
Age distribution
25.7%
23.3%
23.7%
14.6%
12.7%
Under 1825.7%
18–3423.3%
35–5423.7%
55–6414.6%
65+12.7%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
72.7%
16.5%
White72.7%
Black16.5%
Hispanic6.1%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
27.5%
44.8%
18%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma27.5%
Some college44.8%
Bachelor's+18%
Housing tenure
77.6%
22.4%
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27863 in Pikeville, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,225 → $77,933
up 5.0%
Population
12,676 → 13,729
up 8.3%
Renter share
19.8% → 22.4%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
17.9% → 18%
+0.1 pts
Median age
36.4 → 35.4
-1.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $77,933 today, compared with $74,225 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 12,676 to 13,729 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.3% change. About 22.4% of households rent today, against 19.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 27863 covers Pikeville, NC. The median rent here is $1,625/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($77,933/yr), ZIP 27863 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27863?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27863 (Pikeville, NC) is $1,625. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27863 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27863's median rent of $1,625/mo is $340 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27863 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27863 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #130 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,625/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27863?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,625/mo in ZIP 27863. The local median household income is $77,933/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27863?

Rent in ZIP 27863 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 27863 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27863 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,625/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($77,933/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27863 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27863 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.4% of ZIP 27863 households are renters, while 77.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27863 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27863 compare to the rest of Pikeville?

ZIP 27863 sits right at the Pikeville citywide median of $1,625/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27863 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27863 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,625/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 27863's median household income ($77,933/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27863 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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