Cherry Point, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28533
Craven County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,952
- 2,565/sq mi
- 29.8%
- Bachelor's or higher
ZIP code 28533 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.2 square miles in Cherry Point, Craven County, North Carolina. The area is home to 2,952 residents, producing a population density of 2,565 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 28533 against North Carolina and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28533 sits at —, while per-capita income is $26,414. The poverty rate stands at — and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and — of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28533 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Craven County, so you can benchmark 28533 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 28533
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28533.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 6
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Educational services 4
Educational services
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28533, Cherry Point, 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
2,952
Population
1.2
Area (sq mi)
2,565
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28533?
21.3
Median Age
90.0%
Male
10.0%
Female
5.9%
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?
$26,414
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
0
Total Housing Units
0
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 28533, employing approximately 893 people with a combined annual payroll of $123,262,000.
47
Businesses
893
Employees
$123.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 46.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 12.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.4% |
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 28533 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28532
Havelock (28532)
23,320 residents
- 28570
Newport (28570)
21,432 residents
- 28533 2,952
Cherry Point (28533)
2,952 residents
- 28510 1,502
Arapahoe (28510)
1,502 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28533 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.
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