| ZIP Code | 28551 |
|---|---|
| City | La Grange |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Lenoir County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 89 ft |
| Latitude | 35.321323 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.780856 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37107 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.9 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 11.9% ▲ 19% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.2% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 289 (3.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,680 (32.2%) |
| Some College | 1,332 (16%) |
| Associates | 1,089 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,322 (15.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,607 (19.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $52,449 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $119,700 ▼ 57% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $714/mo |
| Total Units | 5,827 |
| Vacant Units | 678 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,827 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 678 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 28551 is located in La Grange, North Carolina, within Lenoir County. With a population of 13,264, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.9 years. Economically, 28551 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $52,449 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28551 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $119,700 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $714 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 13% since 2019.
The population of 28551 is majority White (55.87%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.9%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28551 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 28551 in La Grange, NC is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,264 residents, a median household income of $52,449, and a median home value of $119,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.