Deep Run, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28525

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

3,132
27/sq mi
$59,191
Median income
$104,800
Median home value
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Deep Run pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28525 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28525 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 115.1 square miles in Deep Run, Lenoir County, North Carolina. The area is home to 3,132 residents, producing a population density of 27 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 28525 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28525 sits at $59,191 (14% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $28,047. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $104,800 (60% below the state average) with median rent at $879 per month, and 70.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28525 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Lenoir County, so you can benchmark 28525 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 →

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 28525, Deep Run, 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

3,132

Population

115.1

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28525?

37.0

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

13.8%

Foreign-Born

White 78.5%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%

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?

$59,191

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$28,047

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 28525 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,191 28th percentile higher than 28% 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

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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 40.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,503

Total Housing Units

1,410

Occupied Units

93

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$104,800

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$879

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 28525, employing approximately 85 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,845,000.

23

Businesses

85

Employees

$2.8M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 30.4%
Other services (except public administration) 7 30.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 28525 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 28525 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 28525 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 28525 ranks the highest of 4 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
28572 Pink Hill, NC 6,531 7.3 mi
28508 Albertson, NC 2,737 7.6 mi
28504 Kinston, NC 21,642 7.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28525 in?
ZIP code 28525 (Deep Run) is located in Lenoir County, North Carolina. Lenoir County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lenoir-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28525?
ZIP code 28525 in Deep Run, NC has a population of 3,132 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28525?
The median household income in ZIP 28525 is $59,191, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28525?
The median home value in ZIP 28525 is $104,800, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28525?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28525 is White at 78.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28525?
ZIP code 28525 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 85 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28525?
In ZIP code 28525, 40.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% 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 28525?
In ZIP code 28525, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28525?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28525 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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