| ZIP Code | 28571 |
|---|---|
| City | Oriental |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Pamlico County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 7 ft |
| Latitude | 35.046007 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.703845 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37137 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 63.8 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.01 |
| Below Poverty | 11.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| College Grads | 52.4% ▲ 35% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 16% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 33 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 363 (16.6%) |
| Some College | 242 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 404 (18.5%) |
| Bachelors | 236 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 909 (41.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,961 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $365,100 ▲ 31% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,106/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,889 |
| Vacant Units | 550 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.01 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,889 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 550 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.01 |
ZIP code 28571 is located in Oriental, North Carolina, within Pamlico County. With a population of 2,685, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 63.8 years. Economically, 28571 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,961 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28571 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $365,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,106 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 28571 is primarily White (80.11%). Residents are well-educated — 52.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.1%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28571 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 28571 in Oriental, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,685 residents, a median household income of $67,961, and a median home value of $365,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.