28533 ZIP Code — Cherry Point, NC
Craven County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28533 is located in Cherry Point, North Carolina, within Craven County. It covers approximately 0.70 square miles and serves a population of 2,729 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.
About ZIP code 28533
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
2,729
population
0.70
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28533 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28533
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28533. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cherry Point | Acceptable |
| Cherry Point | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
28532 Havelock (2.4 mi)
28570 Newport (8.5 mi)
28510 Arapahoe (9.3 mi)
28557 Morehead City (13.6 mi)
28529 Grantsboro (13.6 mi)
28560 New Bern (14.5 mi)
28512 Atlantic Beach (15.3 mi)
28584 Swansboro (15.7 mi)
28571 Oriental (16.2 mi)
28582 Stella (16.4 mi)
28562 New Bern (16.7 mi)
28594 Emerald Isle (17.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,729 |
| Population density | 3,899 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.70 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.8973 |
| Longitude | -76.9091 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 252 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
2,729
Population
3,899
People per sq mi
21.6
Median age
$0
Median household income
$27,053
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
353
15–19
25
1,982
20–24
140
205
25–34
15
8
35–44
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 2,729 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 21.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59.3%
Two or more races
13%
Hispanic or Latino
11.1%
Black or African American
9.6%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.2%
Other race
2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,819 | 59.3% |
| Two or more races | 398 | 13% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 340 | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 295 | 9.6% |
| Asian | 70 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 67 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 61 | 2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.6% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 88.6% | 84.4% |
| Married | 7.5% | 10.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 2.0% | 5.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
32.3%
Some college, no degree
36.2%
Associate's degree
18.3%
Bachelor's degree
13.1%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 170 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 47.3% |
| Carpool | 37.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 9.5% |
| Work from home | 4.6% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 9.5 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 19.7% |
| High blood pressure | 9.0% |
| High cholesterol | 9.8% |
| Diabetes | 1.2% |
| Heart disease | 0.8% |
| Stroke | 0.4% |
| Asthma | 6.9% |
| Arthritis | 2.9% |
| Kidney disease | 0.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 1.3% |
| Cancer | 0.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.5% |
| Binge drinking | 31.4% |
| No physical activity | 11.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.3% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 4.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 3.6% |
| No health insurance | 21.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.4% |
| Visited dentist | 68.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 71.5% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 0.0% |
| Public insurance | 0.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,729 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 165 | 6.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 132 | 4.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 33 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,591 | 94.9% |
| Born in same state | 2,521 | 92.4% |
| Born in different state | 33 | 1.2% |
| Foreign born | 70 | 2.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 138 | 5.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 119 | 86.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 469 | 17.2% |
| French | 98 | 3.6% |
| German | 38 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 22 | 0.8% |
| English | 15 | 0.5% |
| Arab | 11 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28533
What city is ZIP code 28533 in?
ZIP code 28533 is primarily assigned to Cherry Point, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28533 in?
ZIP code 28533 falls within Craven County, North Carolina.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 28533?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the population of ZIP code 28533?
ZIP code 28533 has an estimated population of 2,729 residents, with a density of 3,904 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 28533 in?
ZIP code 28533 observes the EST timezone.