US ZIP Code
28510

Arapahoe, NC

Pamlico County  ·  North Carolina

● Active
👥 1,452 Population ↓ 4% since 2019
💰 $62,917 Median HH Income
▼ 18% below avg ↑ 4% since 2019
🎂 57.8 Median Age ↑ 2% since 2019
🏠 $261,300 Median Home Value
≈ Avg ↑ 32% since 2019
🎓 41.8% College Grads
▲ 8% above avg
📊 9.7% Unemployment
▲ 98% above avg ↑ 584% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code28510
CityArapahoe
StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyPamlico County
Area Code252
Elevation12 ft
Latitude34.987612
Longitude-76.804461
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS37137
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 52.3% (760) Female 47.7% (692) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.8%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 13.8%Other: 4.7%Race
White75.8%
Hispanic5.2%
Black13.8%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
7%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
35%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.8 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.99
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment9.7% ▲ 98% above avg
No HS Diploma25 (2.2%)
HS Graduate376 (32.7%)
Some College94 (8.2%)
Associates174 (15.1%)
Bachelors146 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree334 (29.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 29.1%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College8.2%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate29.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–100k
4%
$100k–150k
12%
$150k–200k
9%
$200k–300k
32%
$300k–500k
23%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,917 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 4% since 2019
Median Home Value$261,300 ≈ Avg ↑ 32% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,102/mo ↑ 36% since 2019
Total Units1,029
Vacant Units301
Avg HH Size1.99

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–50k
21%
$50k–75k
21%
$75k–100k
14%
$100k–150k
18%
$150k–200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%

Summary

Total Units1,029
Vacant301
Owner Occupied79.8%
Renter Occupied20.2%
Avg HH Size1.99
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 28510 is in Arapahoe, NC, in Pamlico County.
ZIP code 28510 is located in North Carolina (NC).
ZIP code 28510 is in Pamlico County, NC.
ZIP 28510 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 28510 is 1,452 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 28510 is $62,917 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 28510 is $261,300 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 28510

ZIP code 28510 is located in Arapahoe, North Carolina, within Pamlico County. With a population of 1,452, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.8 years. Economically, 28510 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,917 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 28510 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $261,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,102 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.

The population of 28510 is primarily White (75.83%). Residents are well-educated — 41.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.5%. Household income has grown by 4% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 28510 stands at 9.7%, which is significantly above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.

Overall, ZIP code 28510 in Arapahoe, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,452 residents, a median household income of $62,917, and a median home value of $261,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.