Merritt, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28556
Pamlico County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 963
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $246,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 51.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Merritt pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28556 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28556 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Merritt, Pamlico County, North Carolina, home to just 963 residents across 117.4 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 28556, but per-capita income is $35,991. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $246,500 (5% below the average North Carolina ZIP); 77.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pamlico County, so 28556 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 →
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 28556, Merritt, 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
963
Population
117.4
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28556?
56.7
Median Age
42.4%
Male
57.6%
Female
0.8%
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?
$35,991
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
592housing units
592
Total Housing Units
376
Occupied Units
216
Vacant Units
2.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$246,500
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 28556, employing approximately 82 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,412,000.
10
Businesses
82
Employees
$3.4M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 40.0% |
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 28556 vs 28587 →
ZIP 28556 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28515
Bayboro (28515)
2,915 residents
- 28571
Oriental (28571)
2,585 residents
- 28510
Arapahoe (28510)
1,502 residents
- 28556 963
Merritt (28556)
963 residents
- 28587 369
Vandemere (28587)
369 residents
- 28583 281
Stonewall (28583)
281 residents
- 28537 137
Hobucken (28537)
137 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28556 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28556 in?
ZIP code 28556 (Merritt) is located in Pamlico County, North Carolina. Pamlico County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pamlico-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28556?
ZIP code 28556 in Merritt, NC has a population of 963 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28556?
The median home value in ZIP 28556 is $246,500, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28556?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28556 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28556?
ZIP code 28556 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 82 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28556?
In ZIP code 28556, 69.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28556?
In ZIP code 28556, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28556?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28556 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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