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Pikeville, NC
Town in Wayne County, North Carolina.
Population
776
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,028
ZIP codes
0
Pikeville and its ZIP codes
Pikeville at a glance
- Pikeville is about 4.7 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,396 a year, 14% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,800 (51% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,065 a month.
Local data for Pikeville, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pikeville, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,396
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$140,800
Median rent
$1,065/mo
Homeownership
59.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
32.8
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (57), German Americans (34), Irish Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Pikeville.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,216
41,053 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,955
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$894M
FY 2026, $7,620 per person
How people get to work
Pikeville, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pikeville, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
492
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
848
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 32°F
52.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pikeville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Pikeville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FremontTown | 3.3 mi | 1.4 |
| EurekaTown | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| GoldsboroCity | 8 mi | 28.6 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| LucamaTown | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| PrincetonTown | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| Black CreekTown | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| KenlyTown | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| StantonsburgTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Mar-MacCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| ElroyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.5 |
| MicroTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| BrogdenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Pine LevelTown | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Walnut CreekVillage | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| SaratogaTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pikeville, NC in?
- Pikeville is in Wayne County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Pikeville, NC?
- About 776 people live in Pikeville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pikeville?
- Nearby places include Fremont (3.3 mi), Eureka (6.8 mi), Goldsboro (8 mi), New Hope (10 mi), Lucama (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023