PlainZIP

Vandemere, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28587

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

369
42/sq mi
$35,833
Median income
$108,100
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vandemere pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28587 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28587 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vandemere, Pamlico County, North Carolina, home to just 369 residents across 8.8 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28587 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,833 (48% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $25,942. 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.8%. The typical home here is valued at $108,100 (58% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 76.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.5, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 28587, plus 6 more within Pamlico County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

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 28587, Vandemere, 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

369

Population

8.8

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28587?

57.5

Median Age

38.3%

Male

61.7%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 58.9%
African American 31.6%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$35,833

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$25,942

Per Capita Income

29.2%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 28587 ranks nationally

Vandemere, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$35,833 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

166

Total Housing Units

98

Occupied Units

68

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.5%
Renter 23.5%

$108,100

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

1996

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 28587 vs 28515 →

ZIP 28587 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 28587 ranks #5 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 28587 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 28587 ranks #4 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
28515 Bayboro, NC 2,915 2.1 mi
28556 Merritt, NC 963 4.8 mi
28583 Stonewall, NC 281 5.6 mi
28537 Hobucken, NC 137 7.7 mi
28571 Oriental, NC 2,585 9.6 mi
27806 Aurora, NC 2,331 9.0 mi
28552 Lowland, NC 254 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pamlico County

28515 standard
Bayboro, NC
Pop: 2,915
28571 standard
Oriental, NC
Pop: 2,585
28529 standard
Grantsboro, NC
Pop: 2,193
28510 standard
Arapahoe, NC
Pop: 1,502
28556 standard
Merritt, NC
Pop: 963
28583 standard
Stonewall, NC
Pop: 281

Related Areas

Pamlico County Vandemere, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28587 in? ▼
ZIP code 28587 (Vandemere) 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 28587? ▼
ZIP code 28587 in Vandemere, NC has a population of 369 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28587? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28587 is $35,833, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28587? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28587 is $108,100, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28587? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28587 is White at 58.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28587? ▼
In ZIP code 28587, 44.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 28587? ▼
In ZIP code 28587, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28587? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28587 is 29.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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