28571 ZIP Code – Oriental, North Carolina
28571 is a ZIP code serving Oriental, North Carolina in Pamlico County with a population of approximately 2,892 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $67,292, which is near the North Carolina average and near the national figure. The median home value of $357,900 is above the national average, with 90.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,145, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 83% single-family (decreasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.7%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 11.1%, below the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 41.7%, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 63.8, above the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 28556, 28510, 28509.
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ZIP 28571 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28571 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,892 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $67k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $357k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,145 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 63.8 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.7% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28556 – Merritt
- 28510 – Arapahoe
- 28509 – Alliance
- 28587 – Vandemere
- 28515 – Bayboro
- 28529 – Grantsboro
- 28516 – Beaufort
- 28533 – Cherry Point
- 28532 – Havelock
- 28520 – Cedar Island
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28556 | MERRITT | 777 | Not provided |
| 28510 | ARAPAHOE | 1,379 | $54,757 |
| 28509 | ALLIANCE | Not provided | Not provided |
| 28587 | VANDEMERE | 214 | $31,250 |
| 28515 | BAYBORO | 2,940 | $26,522 |