28551 ZIP Code – La Grange, North Carolina
Located in La Grange, North Carolina, ZIP code 28551 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Lenoir County with a population of approximately 12,666 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $49,125, which is below the North Carolina average and below the national figure. At $118,700, median home values run well below the national average, with 66.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $729 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 58% single-family (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
At 5.8%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. About 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. About 18.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. At 37.9, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 27534, 28578, 28504.
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ZIP 28551 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28551 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $49k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $118k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $729 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.9 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.4% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27534 – Goldsboro
- 28578 – Seven Springs
- 28504 – Kinston
- 28580 – Snow Hill
- 27531 – Goldsboro
- 28333 – Dudley
- 28538 – Hookerton
- 28525 – Deep Run
- 28554 – Maury
- 27533 – Goldsboro
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27534 | GOLDSBORO | 30,742 | $56,745 |
| 28578 | SEVEN SPRINGS | 5,627 | $61,515 |
| 28504 | KINSTON | 20,321 | $46,043 |
| 28580 | SNOW HILL | 12,325 | $45,900 |
| 27531 | GOLDSBORO | 642 | Not provided |