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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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28533?

21.3

Median Age

90.0%

Male

10.0%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 51.1%
African American 8.1%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28533 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 Code City Population Distance
28532 Havelock, NC 23,320 1.1 mi
28570 Newport, NC 21,432 8.8 mi
28510 Arapahoe, NC 1,502 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28533 in?
ZIP code 28533 (Cherry Point) 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 28533?
ZIP code 28533 in Cherry Point, NC has a population of 2,952 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28533?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28533 is White at 51.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28533?
ZIP code 28533 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 893 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28533?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28533 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (22), Accommodation and food services (6), Educational services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28533?
In ZIP code 28533, 45.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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