City

Hookerton, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Greene County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,231Population
💰$54,773Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$86,100Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.5% Female 57.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 40.2%Asian: 1.3%Other: 0.9%Race
White49.0%
Hispanic8.6%
Black40.2%
Asian1.3%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
17%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma51 (4.1%)
HS Graduate439 (35.1%)
Some College205 (16.4%)
Associates197 (15.7%)
Bachelors178 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree182 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad35.1%
Some College16.4%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 48.9%Renter: 51.1%Tenure
Owner48.9%
Renter51.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,773 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$86,100 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$865/mo
Total Housing Units1,049
Vacant Units85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Hookerton, NC

Hookerton is a city in North Carolina, located in Greene County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,231 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Hookerton is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,773 is below the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hookerton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $865 per month.

The population of Hookerton is moderately educated. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.0%.

Hookerton, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Hookerton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28538 2,231 $54,773 $86,100 $865 3.9% 28.8% 48.9%