ZIP Code 28556 - Merritt North Carolina

28556 Overview

ZIP Code 28556 is located in Merritt North Carolina. Portions of 28556 are also in Stonewall. 28556 is entirely within Pamlico County. Regionally, 28556 is located in the Eastern Carolina Region.

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ZIP Code 28556 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameMerritt
Primary CountyPamlico County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)777
Area Code(s)252
Current Time
EST

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28556 Demographics

28556 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28556 is White. The current unemployment level in 28556 is 3.6%.

Population777
Population Growth Rate-29.47%
Population Density12 People per Square Mile
Total Households364
Median Household Income (2021)$73,750
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$258,200
Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024)3.6%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 99.59%

28556 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White72899.59%
Black00%
Hispanic30.41%
Asian00%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

28556 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College7110.76%
Bachelor Degree7511.36%
High School Diploma12118.33%
No High School Diploma00%
GED or Alternate91.36%
1 or More Years of College19930.15%
Associates Degree8713.18%
Masters Degree9814.85%
Professional Degree00%
Doctorate Degree00%

28556 Geography

Coordinates35.12390518,-76.66709137
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Cities/Towns in 28556
RegionEastern Carolina Region
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaNew Bern, NC
Time ZoneEastern Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area67 Square Miles

28556 Schools

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28556 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 8a: 10F to 15F
Average First Frost DateNovember 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateApril 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion63b - Chesapeake-Pamlico Lowlands and Tidal Marshes

28556 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)34354149586670696452433651
Avg Max Temp (°F)55586574808689888475675873
Avg Precip (In.)4.713.584.323.264.224.586.056.615.643.633.263.6953.55

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