Dudley, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28333
Wayne County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,830
- 97/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,188
- Median income Below-median income area
- $97,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dudley pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 97
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28333 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 28333 (Dudley, NC) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.6 in 2023 to 233.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28333 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dudley, Wayne County, North Carolina, home to 11,830 residents across 122.3 square miles, a density of 97 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28333 reports a modest median household income of $50,188 (27% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,191. The poverty rate is 26.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $97,100 (63% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $861; owner occupancy is 69.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 28333 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 28333
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dudley, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28333.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 28333, Dudley, 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
11,830
Population
122.3
Area (sq mi)
97
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28333?
31.6
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
25.3%
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?
$50,188
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$26,191
Per Capita Income
26.7%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28333 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Dudley, 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)
$50,188 18th percentile higher than 18% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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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
4,160housing units
4,160
Total Housing Units
3,515
Occupied Units
645
Vacant Units
2.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$97,100
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$861
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28333 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | – | 149 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 164 |
| 2022 | +23.8% | 203 |
| 2023 | +12.4% | 228 |
| 2024 | +2.6% | 234 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 73 business establishments in ZIP 28333, employing approximately 1,801 people with a combined annual payroll of $101,689,000.
73
Businesses
1,801
Employees
$101.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 19.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 16.4% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 13.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.1% |
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 28333 vs 27531 →
ZIP 28333 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27530
Goldsboro (27530)
40,117 residents
- 27534
Goldsboro (27534)
31,364 residents
- 28365
Mount Olive (28365)
17,144 residents
- 28333 11,830
Dudley (28333)
11,830 residents
- 28578 6,363
Seven Springs (28578)
6,363 residents
- 27531 594
Goldsboro (27531)
594 residents
- 28325 508
Calypso (28325)
508 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28333 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28333 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28578
Seven Springs (28578)
$69,900 median income
- 27534
Goldsboro (27534)
$62,574 median income
- 27530
Goldsboro (27530)
$54,504 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 28333 ranks #6 of 6 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 28333, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,830 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 28333 in?
ZIP code 28333 (Dudley) is located in Wayne County, North Carolina. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28333?
ZIP code 28333 in Dudley, NC has a population of 11,830 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28333?
The median household income in ZIP 28333 is $50,188, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28333?
The median home value in ZIP 28333 is $97,100, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28333?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28333 is Two or More Ethnicities at 35.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 43.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28333?
ZIP code 28333 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 1,801 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28333?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28333 are: Construction (14), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12), Retail trade (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28333?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28333 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28333?
In ZIP code 28333, 38.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 28333?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28333 is 27.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28333?
In ZIP code 28333, approximately 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28333?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28333 is 26.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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