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Ayden, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28513

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

10,346
44/sq mi
$57,285
Median income
$161,600
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ayden pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28513 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28513 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 235.1 square miles in Ayden, Pitt County, North Carolina. The area is home to 10,346 residents, producing a population density of 44 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 28513 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28513 sits at $57,285 (17% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $30,167. The poverty rate stands at 15.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $161,600 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $792 per month, and 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28513 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pitt County, so you can benchmark 28513 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 28513

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28513.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 28513, Ayden, NC · 2023 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

10,346

Population

235.1

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28513?

44.5

Median Age

44.0%

Male

56.0%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 60.2%
African American 25.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%

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?

$57,285

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$30,167

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28513 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,285 25th percentile higher than 25% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,941

Total Housing Units

4,445

Occupied Units

496

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.0%
Renter 25.0%

$161,600

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$792

Median Rent

1990

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

+0.2%

YoY Change (2024)

225

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+125%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 28513 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 149
2021 +10.5% 165
2022 +29.4% 213
2023 +5.3% 224
2024 +0.2% 225

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 179 business establishments in ZIP 28513, employing approximately 2,056 people with a combined annual payroll of $79,970,000.

179

Businesses

2,056

Employees

$80.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 30 16.8%
Other services (except public administration) 27 15.1%
Retail trade 24 13.4%
Manufacturing 13 7.3%
Finance and insurance 13 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 13 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 13 7.3%
Wholesale trade 9 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 9 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.4%
Information 5 2.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 2.8%

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 28513 vs 28530 →

ZIP 28513 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28513 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 28513 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 28513 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28530 Grifton, NC 7,332 4.9 mi
28590 Winterville, NC 23,407 5.7 mi
27858 Greenville, NC 55,781 8.1 mi
27879 Simpson, NC 311 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pitt County

27858 standard
Greenville, NC
Pop: 55,781
27834 standard
Greenville, NC
Pop: 52,914
28590 standard
Winterville, NC
Pop: 23,407
27828 standard
Farmville, NC
Pop: 9,071
27837 standard
Grimesland, NC
Pop: 5,903
27812 standard
Bethel, NC
Pop: 2,593

Related Areas

Pitt County Ayden, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28513 in? ▼
ZIP code 28513 (Ayden) is located in Pitt County, North Carolina. Pitt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pitt-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28513? ▼
ZIP code 28513 in Ayden, NC has a population of 10,346 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28513? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28513 is $57,285, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28513? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28513 is $161,600, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28513? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28513 is White at 60.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28513? ▼
ZIP code 28513 has 179 business establishments employing approximately 2,056 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28513? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28513 are: Construction (30), Other services (except public administration) (27), Retail trade (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28513? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28513 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 28513? ▼
In ZIP code 28513, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 28513? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28513 is 27.2 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 28513? ▼
In ZIP code 28513, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28513? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28513 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Ayden, NC

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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