Grifton, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28530
Craven County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,332
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $37,361
- Median income Below-median income area
- $151,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grifton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28530 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28530 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grifton, Craven County, North Carolina, home to 7,332 residents across 183.8 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28530 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,361 (46% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,694. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $151,300 (42% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $824; owner occupancy is 63.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Craven County, so 28530 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 28530
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grifton, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28530.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 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 28530, Grifton, 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
7,332
Population
183.8
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28530?
43.6
Median Age
44.6%
Male
55.4%
Female
4.8%
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?
$37,361
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$26,694
Per Capita Income
21.6%
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28530 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Grifton, 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)
$37,361 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
3,529housing units
3,529
Total Housing Units
2,997
Occupied Units
532
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,300
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$824
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 84 business establishments in ZIP 28530, employing approximately 799 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,005,000.
84
Businesses
799
Employees
$46.0M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 20 | 23.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 9.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.6% |
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 28530 vs 28513 →
ZIP 28530 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28590
Winterville (28590)
23,407 residents
- 28501
Kinston (28501)
20,389 residents
- 28513
Ayden (28513)
10,346 residents
- 28530 7,332
Grifton (28530)
7,332 residents
- 28526 2,489
Dover (28526)
2,489 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28530 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28530 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28590
Winterville (28590)
$83,880 median income
- 28513
Ayden (28513)
$57,285 median income
- 28526
Dover (28526)
$39,110 median income
- 28530
Grifton (28530)
$37,361 median income
- 28501
Kinston (28501)
$35,118 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28530 ranks #4 of 5 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 28530, 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 (7,332 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 28530 in?
ZIP code 28530 (Grifton) is located in Craven County, North Carolina. Craven County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/craven-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28530?
ZIP code 28530 in Grifton, NC has a population of 7,332 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28530?
The median household income in ZIP 28530 is $37,361, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28530?
The median home value in ZIP 28530 is $151,300, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28530?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28530 is White at 49.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28530?
ZIP code 28530 has 84 business establishments employing approximately 799 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28530?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28530 are: Construction (20), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28530?
In ZIP code 28530, 49.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 28530?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28530 is 27.9 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 28530?
In ZIP code 28530, approximately 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28530?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28530 is 21.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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