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Oriental, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28571

Pamlico County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,585
19/sq mi
$63,393
Median income
$372,500
Median home value
43.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oriental pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28571 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28571 covers 133.9 square miles in Oriental, Pamlico County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,585 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28571 reports a modest median household income of $63,393 (8% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $42,655. Poverty here runs at 13.5%, with unemployment measured at 6.1%. The typical home here is valued at $372,500 (44% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,114 monthly, and 90.1% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.2, and the average commute is -. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pamlico County, so you can benchmark 28571 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 28571

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oriental, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28571.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 28571, Oriental, 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

2,585

Population

133.9

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 28571?

64.2

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 80.3%
African American 12.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$63,393

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$42,655

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 28571 ranks nationally

Oriental, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$63,393 35th percentile higher than 35% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,854

Total Housing Units

1,378

Occupied Units

476

Vacant Units

1.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$372,500

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$1,114

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

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 28571 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.1% 152
2021 +10.7% 168
2022 +21.4% 204
2023 +12.0% 228
2024 +3.8% 237

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 73 business establishments in ZIP 28571, employing approximately 495 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,488,000.

73

Businesses

495

Employees

$13.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 14 19.2%
Accommodation and food services 9 12.3%
Construction 8 11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 11.0%
Retail trade 7 9.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 6.8%
Wholesale trade 4 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 5.5%
Manufacturing 3 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.1%

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 28571 vs 28583 →

ZIP 28571 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28571 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 28571 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 28571 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28583 Stonewall, NC 281 5.5 mi
28556 Merritt, NC 963 5.2 mi
28515 Bayboro, NC 2,915 8.7 mi
28510 Arapahoe, NC 1,502 6.5 mi
28529 Grantsboro, NC 2,193 8.5 mi
28587 Vandemere, NC 369 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pamlico County

28515 standard
Bayboro, NC
Pop: 2,915
28529 standard
Grantsboro, NC
Pop: 2,193
28510 standard
Arapahoe, NC
Pop: 1,502
28556 standard
Merritt, NC
Pop: 963
28587 standard
Vandemere, NC
Pop: 369
28583 standard
Stonewall, NC
Pop: 281

Related Areas

Pamlico County Oriental, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28571 in? ▼
ZIP code 28571 (Oriental) 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 28571? ▼
ZIP code 28571 in Oriental, NC has a population of 2,585 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28571? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28571 is $63,393, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28571? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28571 is $372,500, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28571? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28571 is White at 80.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28571? ▼
ZIP code 28571 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 495 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28571? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28571 are: Other services (except public administration) (14), Accommodation and food services (9), Construction (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28571? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28571 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 28571? ▼
In ZIP code 28571, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.1% 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 28571? ▼
In ZIP code 28571, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28571? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28571 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.