28538 ZIP Code – Hookerton, North Carolina
ZIP code 28538 is a small ZIP code located in Hookerton, North Carolina, within Greene County with a population of approximately 2,221 residents. The median household income of $52,368 is below the North Carolina average and below the national average. Median home values of $82,500 are well below the national average, with 49.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $907 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 60% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 15.2% is near the U.S. average. An estimated 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 43.0, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28554, 28580, 28530.
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ZIP 28538 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28538 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,221 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $52k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $82k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $907 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.0 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.4% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28554 – Maury
- 28580 – Snow Hill
- 28530 – Grifton
- 28513 – Ayden
- 28590 – Winterville
- 27828 – Farmville
- 28501 – Kinston
- 28504 – Kinston
- 28551 – La Grange
- 27888 – Walstonburg
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28554 | MAURY | 91 | $51,364 |
| 28580 | SNOW HILL | 12,325 | $45,900 |
| 28530 | GRIFTON | 6,572 | $35,403 |
| 28513 | AYDEN | 9,819 | $54,984 |
| 28590 | WINTERVILLE | 26,154 | $81,951 |