28513 ZIP Code — Ayden, NC

Pitt County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28513 is located in Ayden, North Carolina, within Pitt County. It covers approximately 88.94 square miles and serves a population of 9,819 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 28513

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $148,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $54,984. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 28513 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,819

population

88.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28513 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28513

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28513. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ayden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28530 Grifton (4.2 mi) 28590 Winterville (6 mi) 27858 Greenville (7.8 mi) 28538 Hookerton (9.8 mi) 27837 Grimesland (11.3 mi) 28526 Dover (12.3 mi) 28501 Kinston (13.8 mi) 28586 Vanceboro (14.3 mi) 27828 Farmville (14.6 mi) 27834 Greenville (15.5 mi) 28580 Snow Hill (15.5 mi) 28523 Cove City (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,819
Population density	110 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	88.94 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.4394
Longitude	-77.3806
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	252

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.7%	50.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	16.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

9,819

Population

110

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$54,984

Median household income

$29,433

Per capita income

$148,500

Median home value

$669

Median monthly rent

71.6%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

3,651

Housing units

21.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

110

Under 5

113

272

5–9

280

457

10–14

471

279

15–19

287

105

20–24

109

450

25–34

463

600

35–44

617

750

45–54

772

217

55–59

224

382

60–64

393

723

65–74

744

441

75–84

453

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,160	22.0%
18 and over	7,659	78.0%
65 and over	2,468	25.1%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.2%

Black or African American 25.7%

Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

Other race 7.2%

Two or more races 3.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	5,870	54.2%
Black or African American	2,789	25.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,014	9.4%
Other race	775	7.2%
Two or more races	334	3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	51	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.7%	50.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	16.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 9.2%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.2%
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$54,984

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 20.3%

$200k–$300k 19.8%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,500
Median rent / month	$669
Owner occupied	71.6%
Renter occupied	28.4%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	63.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	20.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	17.0%
1990–1999	21.3%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	8.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	53.6%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.5%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	39.7%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.8%
Electricity	71.3%
Propane / LP gas	16.9%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,960	45.0%
Cohabiting couple	229	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	793	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,375	31.6%
Households with children under 18	1,257	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,741	40.0%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	22.6%
Married	55.0%	46.8%
Separated	7.0%	2.3%
Widowed	1.6%	14.3%
Divorced	10.4%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	81	3.5%
Kindergarten	174	7.4%
Elementary school	1,148	49.1%
High school	611	26.1%
College / grad school	325	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Construction 11.4%

Retail trade 9.9%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Professional & management 6.9%

Public administration 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 2.1%

Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.5%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 16.0%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 13.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	31.9%
Supplemental Security	10.6%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	631	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	10.6%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	38.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.4%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	8.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,596	97.7%
Spanish	312	3.3%
Other Indo-European	278	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	34	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,491	96.7%
Born in same state	9,269	94.4%
Born in different state	7,241	73.7%
Foreign born	222	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	328	3.3%
Not a US citizen	44	13.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,603	16.3%
Arab	1,018	10.4%
Italian	464	4.7%
English	55	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	21	0.2%
Irish	17	0.2%
Polish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	87.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28513

What city is ZIP code 28513 in?

ZIP code 28513 is primarily assigned to Ayden, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28513 in?

ZIP code 28513 falls within Pitt County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28513 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 28513 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 28513 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 28513 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28513?

16% of residents in ZIP code 28513 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28513?

The median home value in ZIP code 28513 is $148,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 28513 in?

ZIP code 28513 observes the EST timezone.