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Pikeville, NC

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Population
738
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
137 ft
Median Home Value
$140,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,065/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,396
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Pikeville

Pikeville is a quiet, friendly community in northern Wayne County, sitting just a short drive north of Goldsboro. With fewer than a thousand residents, it offers a peaceful pace of life surrounded by wide-open farmland and classic Eastern North Carolina scenery. Local families are zoned for Wayne County Public Schools, including Charles B. Aycock High School, with Wayne Community College nearby for higher education. Along Highway 117, you will also pass Collier Motors, a well-known local landmark famous as a vintage AMC dealership.

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Originally known as Pike’s Junction, the town started around a 19th-century trading post and grew into a tight-knit residential pocket. It is a great fit for anyone wanting country living with an easy commute to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, regional hospitals, and shopping in Goldsboro. Residents get to enjoy quiet neighborhoods, large lots, and a welcoming hometown feel where neighbors still wave as you drive down the road.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingOutskirts FitA+98.9rating

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