Dudley, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28333

Wayne County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 14, 2026

11,830
97/sq mi: $50,188
Median income: $97,100
Median home value: 10.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 28333 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 122.3 square miles in Dudley, Wayne County, North Carolina. The area is home to 11,830 residents, producing a population density of 97 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 28333 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28333 sits at $50,188 (27% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $26,191. The poverty rate stands at 26.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $97,100 (63% below the state average) with median rent at $861 per month, and 69.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28333 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 28333 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 28333

Construction

14
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

12
Retail trade

10
Other services (except public administration)

10
Health care and social assistance

5

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28333, Dudley, NC · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-14 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,830

Population

122.3

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28333?

31.6

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

25.3%

Foreign-Born

White 23.1%

African American 32.8%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 35.9%

Hispanic or Latino 43.1%

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

$26,191

Per Capita Income

26.7%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28333 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,188 14th percentile higher than 14% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 38.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,160

Total Housing Units

3,515

Occupied Units

645

Vacant Units

2.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.8%

Renter 30.2%

$97,100

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$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.

Businesses

1,801

Employees

$101.7M

Annual Payroll

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 →

27530

40,117
27534

31,364
28365

17,144
28333

11,830
28578

6,363
27531

594
28325

508

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28333 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

28578

$69,900
27534

$62,574
27530

$54,504
28325

$54,375
28365

$52,174
28333

$50,188

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.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
27531	Goldsboro, NC	594	5.0 mi
27530	Goldsboro, NC	40,117	6.9 mi
28365	Mount Olive, NC	17,144	7.7 mi
27534	Goldsboro, NC	31,364	8.5 mi
28325	Calypso, NC	508	10.3 mi
28578	Seven Springs, NC	6,363	10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

Wayne County Dudley, NC North Carolina

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.