La Grange, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28551
Greene County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,093
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,092
- Median income Below-median income area
- $131,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
La Grange pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28551 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 28551 (La Grange, NC) rose +8.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.5 in 2023 to 209.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28551 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Grange, Greene County, North Carolina, home to 14,093 residents across 342.1 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28551 reports a modest median household income of $49,092 (29% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,091. The poverty rate is 15.8%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $131,100 (49% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $868; owner occupancy is 66.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Greene County, so 28551 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 28551
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Grange, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28551.
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 11
Transportation and warehousing
11 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 28551, La Grange, 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
14,093
Population
342.1
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28551?
35.9
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
3.6%
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?
$49,092
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$26,091
Per Capita Income
15.8%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28551 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
La Grange, 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)
$49,092 16th percentile higher than 16% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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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
6,003housing units
6,003
Total Housing Units
5,478
Occupied Units
525
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$131,100
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$868
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.6%
YoY Change (2024)
209
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+109%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28551 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.1% | 138 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 153 |
| 2022 | +19.1% | 182 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 192 |
| 2024 | +8.6% | 209 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 164 business establishments in ZIP 28551, employing approximately 1,925 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,482,000.
164
Businesses
1,925
Employees
$83.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 28 | 17.1% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 14.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 4.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.0% |
| Information | 3 | 1.8% |
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 28551 vs 27534 →
ZIP 28551 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27534
Goldsboro (27534)
31,364 residents
- 28504
Kinston (28504)
21,642 residents
- 28551
La Grange (28551)
14,093 residents
- 28580
Snow Hill (28580)
12,657 residents
- 28578 6,363
Seven Springs (28578)
6,363 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28551 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28551 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28578
Seven Springs (28578)
$69,900 median income
- 27534
Goldsboro (27534)
$62,574 median income
- 28504
Kinston (28504)
$53,583 median income
- 28580
Snow Hill (28580)
$50,028 median income
- 28551
La Grange (28551)
$49,092 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28551 ranks #5 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 28551, 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 (14,093 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 28551 in?
ZIP code 28551 (La Grange) 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 28551?
ZIP code 28551 in La Grange, NC has a population of 14,093 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28551?
The median household income in ZIP 28551 is $49,092, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28551?
The median home value in ZIP 28551 is $131,100, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28551?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28551 is White at 57.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28551?
ZIP code 28551 has 164 business establishments employing approximately 1,925 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28551?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28551 are: Construction (28), Retail trade (25), Other services (except public administration) (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28551?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28551 increased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28551?
In ZIP code 28551, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 28551?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28551 is 22.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28551?
In ZIP code 28551, approximately 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28551?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28551 is 15.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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