28556 ZIP Code – Merritt, North Carolina
ZIP code 28556 is a small ZIP code located in Merritt, North Carolina, within Pamlico County with a population of approximately 777 residents. At $288,400, median home values run near the national average, with 77.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 94% single-family (increasing). Unemployment stands at 1.9%, which is well below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 3.3%, well below the national average.
50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 56.5, above the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28587, 28515, 28571.
ZIP Code 28556 Data
Population
777
Median Household Income
Not provided
Median Home Value
$288,400
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
56.5
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
50.3%
County
Pamlico County
State
North Carolina
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ZIP 28556 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28556 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 777 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | — | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $288k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 56.5 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 50.3% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28587 – Vandemere
- 28515 – Bayboro
- 28571 – Oriental
- 28509 – Alliance
- 28537 – Hobucken
- 28510 – Arapahoe
- 28529 – Grantsboro
- 28552 – Lowland
- 27806 – Aurora
- 28520 – Cedar Island
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28587 | VANDEMERE | 214 | $31,250 |
| 28515 | BAYBORO | 2,940 | $26,522 |
| 28571 | ORIENTAL | 2,892 | $67,292 |
| 28509 | ALLIANCE | Not provided | Not provided |
| 28537 | HOBUCKEN | 16 | Not provided |