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Pinetops, NC

Town in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

Population

1,426

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,390

ZIP codes

0

Pinetops and its ZIP codes

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Pinetops at a glance

  • Pinetops is about 6.3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $60,458, 16% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,500 (53% below North Carolina) and median rent is $815 a month.

Local data for Pinetops, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Pinetops, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$60,458

Poverty rate

13.1%

Median home value

$136,500

Median rent

$815/mo

Homeownership

54.6%

Bachelor's or higher

17.0%

Median age

39.7

Average commute

19.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (75), German Americans (44), Italian Americans (27).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Edgecombe County. PPP loans are for Pinetops.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.4%

Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,806

14,827 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,111

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$364M

FY 2026, $7,448 per person

Edgecombe County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Pinetops, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.2%
  • Carpooled9.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.0%
  • Worked from home3.4%

Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Pinetops, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

346

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

663

3.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 31°F

48.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Pinetops, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

45.0%

U.S. 33.3% +11.7 pts

Diabetes

19.7%

U.S. 12.1% +7.6 pts

Smoking

19.0%

U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.7%

U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts

Cities near Pinetops

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MacclesfieldTown3.1 mi0.5
FountainTown8.3 mi0.9
TarboroTown8.8 mi11.3
FalklandTown9.3 mi0.2
PrincevilleTown9.7 mi1.5
ConetoeTown10 mi0.3
BelvoirCensus-designated place11 mi2
Elm CityTown12 mi2.2
SharpsburgTown12 mi1
SaratogaTown12 mi0.6
WalstonburgTown14 mi0.4
FarmvilleTown14 mi3.2
LeggettTown14 mi0.8
BethelTown15 mi1.1
Bell ArthurCensus-designated place16 mi1.9
StantonsburgTown16 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Pinetops, NC in?
Pinetops is in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Pinetops, NC?
About 1,426 people live in Pinetops, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Pinetops?
Nearby places include Macclesfield (3.1 mi), Fountain (8.3 mi), Tarboro (8.8 mi), Falkland (9.3 mi), Princeville (9.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023