| ZIP Code | 28457 |
|---|---|
| City | Rocky Point |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Pender County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Elevation | 51 ft |
| Latitude | 34.456198 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.871525 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37141 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.4 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 12.3% ▲ 23% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.8% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.1% ▲ 45% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 94 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,431 (35.1%) |
| Some College | 1,158 (16.7%) |
| Associates | 900 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 1,127 (16.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,215 (17.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,860 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $233,300 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $866/mo ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,799 |
| Vacant Units | 589 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,799 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 589 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 28457 is located in Rocky Point, North Carolina, within Pender County. With a population of 11,131, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.4 years. Economically, 28457 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,860 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28457 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $233,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $866 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 28457 is majority White (66.61%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.3%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28457 stands at 7.1%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 28457 in Rocky Point, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,131 residents, a median household income of $66,860, and a median home value of $233,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.