28526 ZIP Code – Dover, North Carolina
28526 is a ZIP code serving Dover, North Carolina in Craven County with a population of approximately 2,584 residents. The median household income is $37,269 — well below the North Carolina average and well below the national average. The median home value of $105,700 is well below the national average, with 82.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $846 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 67% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 1.0%, which is well below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 17.5%, above the national average. An estimated 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 59.2, above the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 28523, 28501, 28530.
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ZIP 28526 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28526 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,584 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $37k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $105k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $846 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 59.2 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.0% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28523 – Cove City
- 28501 – Kinston
- 28530 – Grifton
- 28504 – Kinston
- 28585 – Trenton
- 28513 – Ayden
- 28586 – Vanceboro
- 28538 – Hookerton
- 28525 – Deep Run
- 28590 – Winterville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28523 | COVE CITY | 2,495 | $43,994 |
| 28501 | KINSTON | 18,635 | $34,818 |
| 28530 | GRIFTON | 6,572 | $35,403 |
| 28504 | KINSTON | 20,321 | $46,043 |
| 28585 | TRENTON | 3,830 | $56,875 |