Maysville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28555
Onslow County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,175
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $69,236
- Median income Near-median income area
- $170,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Maysville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28555 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28555 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Maysville, Onslow County, North Carolina, home to 5,175 residents across 398.1 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28555 reports a modest median household income of $69,236 (0% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,424. The poverty rate is 17.4%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $170,700 (34% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,044; owner occupancy is 76.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Onslow County, so 28555 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 28555
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Maysville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28555.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 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 28555, Maysville, 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
5,175
Population
398.1
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28555?
39.6
Median Age
54.2%
Male
45.8%
Female
1.9%
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?
$69,236
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$31,424
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28555 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Maysville, 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)
$69,236 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
2,773housing units
2,773
Total Housing Units
2,379
Occupied Units
394
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,700
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$1,044
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 58 business establishments in ZIP 28555, employing approximately 311 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,622,000.
58
Businesses
311
Employees
$10.6M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 19.0% |
| Construction | 10 | 17.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 13.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 10.3% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 6.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 5.2% |
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 28555 vs 28573 →
ZIP 28555 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28546
Jacksonville (28546)
42,696 residents
- 28555 5,175
Maysville (28555)
5,175 residents
- 28573 2,176
Pollocksville (28573)
2,176 residents
- 28582 1,588
Stella (28582)
1,588 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28555 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28555 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28582
Stella (28582)
$89,348 median income
- 28555
Maysville (28555)
$69,236 median income
- 28546
Jacksonville (28546)
$63,561 median income
- 28573
Pollocksville (28573)
$63,554 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28555 ranks #2 of 4 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 28555, 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 (5,175 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 28555 in?
ZIP code 28555 (Maysville) is located in Onslow County, North Carolina. Onslow County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/onslow-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28555?
ZIP code 28555 in Maysville, NC has a population of 5,175 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28555?
The median household income in ZIP 28555 is $69,236, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28555?
The median home value in ZIP 28555 is $170,700, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28555?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28555 is White at 60.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28555?
ZIP code 28555 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 311 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28555?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28555 are: Other services (except public administration) (11), Construction (10), Transportation and warehousing (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28555?
In ZIP code 28555, 50.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% 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 28555?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28555 is 25.0 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 28555?
In ZIP code 28555, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28555?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28555 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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