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 High-density area
- 29.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cherry Point has 2,952 residents, placing it in the top 49% of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 2,565 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 28533 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 28533 covers 1.2 square miles in Cherry Point, Craven County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,952 residents on file, a density of 2,565 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 28533, but per-capita income is $26,414. The poverty rate is -, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Craven County, so 28533 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 28533
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cherry Point, NC
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28533, 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 (2,952 here; floor ≥1,000).
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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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