Information About Johnston County Zip Code 27568, Pine Level

Zip code 27568 is located in North Carolina and primarily serves the small town of Pine Level.

Here is a detailed breakdown of what defines the 27568 area:

 

Geography and Location

• County: The zip code is located entirely within Johnston County.
• Proximity: Pine Level is located about 35 miles southeast of Downtown Raleigh, making it a quiet, rural community with access to the state capital.
• Transportation Corridors: U.S. Route 70 Alternate runs right through the south side of town. The town is also highly accessible via Interstate 95, situated just a few miles from Exit 97.

 

History

• Railroad and Turpentine Origins: Pine Level is one of the oldest towns in Johnston County, chartered in 1872. The area grew in the 1850s and 1860s following the completion of the North Carolina Railroad. The town became a trading center for turpentine prospectors and merchants, due to the massive growth of pine timber in the area.
• The Name: The town's name was derived directly from its physical surroundings—a very level landscape covered in a dense growth of pine trees.
• Civil War History: Following the nearby Battle of Bentonville in 1865, thousands of Union soldiers under General Sherman passed through Pine Level during their march to Raleigh, with several hundred setting up camp in the area.

 

Demographics and Housing

• Population: The population for the town of Pine Level was roughly 2,046 as of the 2020 census.
• Income: The median household income for the 27568 zip code is approximately $66,000. Interestingly, it has been noted historically that the town and surrounding township have had a very high number of millionaires per capita.
• Housing Market: The median home value in the zip code is roughly $228,000, offering an affordable, suburban-rural mix.

 

Lifestyle and Attractions

While a small town, Pine Level offers several local amenities and sits close to major Johnston County attractions.

• Hinnant Family Vineyards: Located in Pine Level, this is the largest and oldest muscadine grape vineyard in North Carolina. It produces award-winning wines and is a popular stop along the Johnston County Beer, Wine, and Shine Trail.
• Local Businesses: Visitors and locals frequent staples like Pine Level Hardware & Furniture Co. (one of the state's oldest furniture stores) and restaurants like The Serving Spoon and Parkside Cafe.
• Parks and Recreation: The town maintains an active recreation department, with sports leagues and a very active seniors group operating out of the Sam Godwin Recreation Park and the local American Legion.

 

Education

The community is served by the Johnston County Public School District.

• Students in the area attend schools such as Pine Level Elementary School and North Johnston Middle School.

 

More Information

• Pine Level Website
• Pine Level Visitors Bureau
• Find information about a person, address, or parcel.
• Find land transactions and other public records within zip code 27568 on the Register of Deeds site.
• Find your precinct, polling place, elected representatives, and check your voter registration using the County Board of Elections website
• Find your nearest Convenience Center.

Page last updated on:  July 31, 2026