Vanceboro, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28586
Craven County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,218
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,041
- Median income Below-median income area
- $112,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vanceboro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28586 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28586 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vanceboro, Craven County, North Carolina, home to 8,218 residents across 339.6 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28586 reports a modest median household income of $57,041 (18% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,362. The poverty rate is 18.5%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $112,300 (57% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $770; owner occupancy is 75.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Craven County, so 28586 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 28586
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vanceboro, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28586.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 7
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 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 28586, Vanceboro, 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
8,218
Population
339.6
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28586?
36.8
Median Age
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
1.4%
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?
$57,041
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$26,362
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28586 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Vanceboro, 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)
$57,041 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
3,676housing units
3,676
Total Housing Units
3,157
Occupied Units
519
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,300
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$770
Median Rent
1989
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
+16.6%
YoY Change (2022)
194
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+94%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28586 have increased 16.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +8.5% | 132 |
| 2019 | +13.3% | 149 |
| 2020 | -0.8% | 148 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 166 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 194 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 110 business establishments in ZIP 28586, employing approximately 894 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,827,000.
110
Businesses
894
Employees
$32.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 16.4% |
| Construction | 16 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 12.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 11.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 6.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 3.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.7% |
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 28586 vs 28527 →
ZIP 28586 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28586
Vanceboro (28586)
8,218 residents
- 27817
Chocowinity (27817)
7,358 residents
- 28523 2,456
Cove City (28523)
2,456 residents
- 28527 1,140
Ernul (28527)
1,140 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28586 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28586 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27817
Chocowinity (27817)
$77,017 median income
- 28527
Ernul (28527)
$74,190 median income
- 28586
Vanceboro (28586)
$57,041 median income
- 28523
Cove City (28523)
$45,452 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28586 ranks #3 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 28586, 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 (8,218 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 28586 in?
ZIP code 28586 (Vanceboro) is located in Craven County, North Carolina. Craven County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/craven-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28586?
ZIP code 28586 in Vanceboro, NC has a population of 8,218 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28586?
The median household income in ZIP 28586 is $57,041, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28586?
The median home value in ZIP 28586 is $112,300, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28586?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28586 is White at 64.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28586?
ZIP code 28586 has 110 business establishments employing approximately 894 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28586?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28586 are: Retail trade (18), Construction (16), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28586?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28586 increased by 16.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 28586?
In ZIP code 28586, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% 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 28586?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28586 is 32.1 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 28586?
In ZIP code 28586, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28586?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28586 is 18.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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