ZIP Code 28571 - Oriental North Carolina

28571 Overview

ZIP Code 28571 is located in Oriental North Carolina. Portions of 28571 are also in Merritt. 28571 is entirely within Pamlico County. Regionally, 28571 is located in the Eastern Carolina Region.

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ZIP Code 28571 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameOriental
Primary CountyPamlico County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)2,892
Area Code(s)252
Current Time
EST

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28571 Demographics

28571 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 28571 is White. The current unemployment level in 28571 is 3.6%.

Population2,892
Population Growth Rate0.24%
Population Density58 People per Square Mile
Total Households1,289
Percentage High Income Households3.7%
Median Household Income (2021)$59,830
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$403,220
Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024)3.6%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 84.68%

28571 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,18984.68%
Black26610.29%
Hispanic1184.56%
Asian120.46%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

28571 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College2029.43%
Bachelor Degree49323.02%
High School Diploma46421.66%
No High School Diploma160.75%
GED or Alternate572.66%
1 or More Years of College41419.33%
Associates Degree21710.13%
Masters Degree2109.8%
Professional Degree502.33%
Doctorate Degree190.89%

28571 Geography

Coordinates35.04757309,-76.70738983
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Cities/Towns in 28571
RegionEastern Carolina Region
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaNew Bern, NC
Time ZoneEastern Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area50 Square Miles

28571 Schools

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28571 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

28571 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)34354149586670696452443651
Avg Max Temp (°F)55586574808689888475675873
Avg Precip (In.)4.763.634.333.254.234.576.076.75.713.663.33.7553.96

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