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28501

North Carolina · 17,642 residents · 99.8 sq mi
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ZIP 28501 is home to 17,642 people in Lenoir County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 13% of adults. The poverty rate is 29.4%, above the 12.5% national rate. The typical home is worth $79,000. Owners hold 48% of the housing stock. Median household income is $35,118, under the $82,259 national median.

$35,118
US average: $82,259
$28,872
US average: $44,673
$79,000
US average: $376,019
13.3%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
99.8 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
23.6%
Age 65+
21.4%
45.4%
54.6%
2.20 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.4%(4,312)
Black64.5%(11,387)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(828)
Asian0.5%(83)
Other5.8%(1,032)
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Lenoir County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST4TH OF 4HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28504$53,583
28525$59,191
28551$49,092
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28501?

ZIP code 28501 has about 17,642 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28501?

The typical household in ZIP code 28501 earns about $35,118 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28501 expensive?

In ZIP code 28501, the median home is worth about $79,000, and the typical rent is about $799 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28501?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28501 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28501?

About 29.4% of people in ZIP code 28501 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Lenoir County
Other ZIP codes in Lenoir County
ZIP 28504ZIP 28551ZIP 28525

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024