Hookerton, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28538
Greene County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,175
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,953
- Median income Below-median income area
- $114,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hookerton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28538 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28538 covers 75.0 square miles in Hookerton, Greene County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,175 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28538 reports a modest median household income of $56,953 (18% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,164. The poverty rate is 23.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $114,800 (56% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $901; owner occupancy is 49.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Greene County, so 28538 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 28538
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hookerton, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28538.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 28538, Hookerton, 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
2,175
Population
75.0
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28538?
42.3
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
4.5%
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?
$56,953
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$29,164
Per Capita Income
23.1%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
34.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28538 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Hookerton, 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)
$56,953 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
916housing units
916
Total Housing Units
864
Occupied Units
52
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$114,800
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$901
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 28538, employing approximately 182 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,901,000.
23
Businesses
182
Employees
$6.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 26.1% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 21.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 13.0% |
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 28538 vs 28554 →
ZIP 28538 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
- 28580
Snow Hill (28580)
12,657 residents
- 28538 2,175
Hookerton (28538)
2,175 residents
- 28554 243
Maury (28554)
243 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28538 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28538 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
- 28538
Hookerton (28538)
$56,953 median income
- 28580
Snow Hill (28580)
$50,028 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28538 ranks #2 of 3 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 28538, 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 (2,175 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 28538 in?
ZIP code 28538 (Hookerton) is located in Greene County, North Carolina. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28538?
ZIP code 28538 in Hookerton, NC has a population of 2,175 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28538?
The median household income in ZIP 28538 is $56,953, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28538?
The median home value in ZIP 28538 is $114,800, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28538?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28538 is White at 52.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28538?
ZIP code 28538 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 182 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28538?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28538 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28538?
In ZIP code 28538, 44.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 28538?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28538 is 34.2 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 28538?
In ZIP code 28538, approximately 49.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28538?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28538 is 23.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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