Calypso, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28325
Duplin County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 508
- 231/sq mi High-density area
- $54,375
- Median income Below-median income area
- $99,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Calypso pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 231
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28325 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28325 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Calypso, Duplin County, North Carolina, home to just 508 residents across 2.2 square miles, a density of 231 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28325 reports a modest median household income of $54,375 (21% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,902. Unemployment is 12.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $99,600 (62% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $645; owner occupancy is 56.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Duplin County, so 28325 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28325, Calypso, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
508
Population
2.2
Area (sq mi)
231
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28325?
29.5
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
5.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$54,375
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$34,902
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28325 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Calypso, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$54,375 26th percentile higher than 26% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
198housing units
198
Total Housing Units
188
Occupied Units
10
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$99,600
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$645
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 28325, employing approximately 64 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,393,000.
11
Businesses
64
Employees
$3.4M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 36.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28325 vs 28365 →
ZIP 28325 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28365
Mount Olive (28365)
17,144 residents
- 28333
Dudley (28333)
11,830 residents
- 28341 4,257
Faison (28341)
4,257 residents
- 28325 508
Calypso (28325)
508 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28325 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28325 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28341
Faison (28341)
$57,431 median income
- 28325
Calypso (28325)
$54,375 median income
- 28365
Mount Olive (28365)
$52,174 median income
- 28333
Dudley (28333)
$50,188 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28325 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28325, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28325 in?
ZIP code 28325 (Calypso) is located in Duplin County, North Carolina. Duplin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/duplin-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28325?
ZIP code 28325 in Calypso, NC has a population of 508 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28325?
The median household income in ZIP 28325 is $54,375, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28325?
The median home value in ZIP 28325 is $99,600, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28325?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28325 is White at 61.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28325?
ZIP code 28325 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 64 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28325?
In ZIP code 28325, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28325?
In ZIP code 28325, approximately 56.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28325?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28325 is 3.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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