| ZIP Code | 28590 |
|---|---|
| City | Winterville |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Pitt County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 71 ft |
| Latitude | 35.520683 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.416661 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37147 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 6.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.6% ▲ 43% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 27% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 92 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,087 (18.6%) |
| Some College | 1,564 (9.4%) |
| Associates | 2,648 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 2,190 (13.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,053 (42.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,318 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $243,400 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,076/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,793 |
| Vacant Units | 705 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,793 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 705 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 28590 is located in Winterville, North Carolina, within Pitt County. With a population of 26,994, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.2 years. Economically, 28590 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,318 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28590 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $243,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,076 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 28590 is majority White (58.00%). Residents are well-educated — 55.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.6%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28590 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 28590 in Winterville, NC is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 26,994 residents, a median household income of $83,318, and a median home value of $243,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.