28525 ZIP Code — Deep Run, NC

Lenoir County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28525 is located in Deep Run, North Carolina, within Lenoir County. It covers approximately 47.40 square miles and serves a population of 2,790 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 28525

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 $80,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,702. 42% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 28525 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,790

population

47.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28525 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28525

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28525. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Deep Run	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28504 Kinston (6.8 mi) 28508 Albertson (7.7 mi) 28572 Pink Hill (7.9 mi) 28578 Seven Springs (11.7 mi) 28585 Trenton (12.6 mi) 28551 La Grange (13.3 mi) 28501 Kinston (14.2 mi) 28518 Beulaville (17.3 mi) 28349 Kenansville (17.7 mi) 28526 Dover (19.4 mi) 27534 Goldsboro (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,790
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	47.40 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	35.1358
Longitude	-77.6950
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	64.7%	57.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	28.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	11.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,790

Population

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$53,702

Median household income

$31,727

Per capita income

$80,000

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

79.4%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,180

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

150

25–34

149

116

35–44

114

274

45–54

271

149

55–59

147

128

60–64

126

204

65–74

202

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	335	12.0%
18 and over	2,455	88.0%
65 and over	624	22.4%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.6%

Black or African American 13.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Other race 5.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Two or more races 0.5%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,153	72.6%
Black or African American	406	13.7%
Hispanic or Latino	175	5.9%
Other race	175	5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	0.9%
Two or more races	16	0.5%
Asian	14	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.7%	57.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	28.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	11.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 14.2%

$25k–$35k 14.5%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	14.2%
$25k–$35k	14.5%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$53,702

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.2%

$50k–$100k 49.4%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,000
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	79.4%
Renter occupied	20.6%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	50.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	48.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.7%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	26.8%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	2.8%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	11.6%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	36.5%
3 bedrooms	47.2%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	26.2%
3 or more	43.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	76.4%
Propane / LP gas	23.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	860	65.2%
Cohabiting couple	5	0.4%
Male householder, no spouse	202	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	253	19.2%
Households with children under 18	270	20.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	439	33.3%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	16.5%
Married	65.2%	65.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	4.9%
Divorced	1.1%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 27.5%

Some college, no degree 30.7%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	0.9%
Kindergarten	8	1.9%
Elementary school	249	58.2%
High school	69	16.1%
College / grad school	98	22.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Manufacturing 17.0%

Construction 15.2%

Retail trade 10.3%

Public administration 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.9%

Professional & management 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Other services 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	14.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.3

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 33.4%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 10.1%

Female-led households 5.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	22.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	55.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	192	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.7%
65 and over	44.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.9%
Public insurance	41.9%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,767	99.2%
Spanish	236	8.5%
Other Indo-European	236	8.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,497	89.5%
Born in same state	2,489	89.2%
Born in different state	1,933	69.3%
Foreign born	8	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	293	10.5%
Not a US citizen	5	1.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	688	24.7%
Arab	418	15%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	199	7.1%
Polish	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.3%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28525

What city is ZIP code 28525 in?

ZIP code 28525 is primarily assigned to Deep Run, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28525 in?

ZIP code 28525 falls within Lenoir County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28525?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 28525 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 28525 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28525?

The median home value in ZIP code 28525 is $80,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 28525?

ZIP code 28525 has an estimated population of 2,790 residents, with a density of 59 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28525 in?

ZIP code 28525 observes the EST timezone.