Grantsboro, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28529
Pamlico County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,193
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,060
- Median income Near-median income area
- $162,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grantsboro pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28529 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28529 covers 109.7 square miles in Grantsboro, Pamlico County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,193 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28529 reports a modest median household income of $65,060 (6% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,573. The poverty rate is 18.3%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $162,300 (37% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $734; owner occupancy is 72.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pamlico County, so 28529 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 28529
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grantsboro, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28529.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 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 28529, Grantsboro, 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
2,193
Population
109.7
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28529?
51.1
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
2.9%
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?
$65,060
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$31,573
Per Capita Income
18.3%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28529 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Grantsboro, 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)
$65,060 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
1,020housing units
1,020
Total Housing Units
753
Occupied Units
267
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,300
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$734
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 28529, employing approximately 617 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,104,000.
45
Businesses
617
Employees
$23.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 24.4% |
| Construction | 7 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.9% |
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 28529 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28560
New Bern (28560)
28,921 residents
- 28571 2,585
Oriental (28571)
2,585 residents
- 28529 2,193
Grantsboro (28529)
2,193 residents
- 28510 1,502
Arapahoe (28510)
1,502 residents
- 28583 281
Stonewall (28583)
281 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28529 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28529 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28560
New Bern (28560)
$65,411 median income
- 28529
Grantsboro (28529)
$65,060 median income
- 28571
Oriental (28571)
$63,393 median income
- 28510
Arapahoe (28510)
$58,839 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28529 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 28529, 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 (2,193 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 28529 in?
ZIP code 28529 (Grantsboro) is located in Pamlico County, North Carolina. Pamlico County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pamlico-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28529?
ZIP code 28529 in Grantsboro, NC has a population of 2,193 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28529?
The median household income in ZIP 28529 is $65,060, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28529?
The median home value in ZIP 28529 is $162,300, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28529?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28529 is White at 81.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28529?
ZIP code 28529 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 617 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28529?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28529 are: Retail trade (11), Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28529?
In ZIP code 28529, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 28529?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28529 is 26.1 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 28529?
In ZIP code 28529, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28529?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28529 is 18.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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