28527 ZIP Code — Ernul, NC

Craven County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28527 is located in Ernul, North Carolina, within Craven County. It covers approximately 64.58 square miles and serves a population of 1,055 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 28527

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $213,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $59,375. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 11% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 28527 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,055

population

64.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28527 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28527

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28527. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ernul	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27814 Blounts Creek (8.4 mi) 28586 Vanceboro (9.3 mi) 27821 Edward (9.7 mi) 27817 Chocowinity (11.1 mi) 28560 New Bern (13.3 mi) 27806 Aurora (13.8 mi) 28529 Grantsboro (15.7 mi) 28562 New Bern (16 mi) 28523 Cove City (16.3 mi) 28515 Bayboro (18.6 mi) 27837 Grimesland (18.6 mi) 27808 Bath (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,055
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	64.58 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	35.2892
Longitude	-77.0183
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	55.9%	46.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	32.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	17.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,055

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$59,375

Median household income

$31,156

Per capita income

$213,700

Median home value

$773

Median monthly rent

74.0%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

460

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

121

35–44

45–54

100

60–64

133

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	182	17.3%
18 and over	873	82.7%
65 and over	318	30.1%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Black or African American 6%

Group	Count	%
White	992	94%
Black or African American	63	6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.9%	46.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	32.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	17.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 16.9%

$25k–$35k 23.0%

$35k–$50k 4.5%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	16.9%
$25k–$35k	23.0%
$35k–$50k	4.5%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
Median income	$59,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k–$300k 51.4%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$213,700
Median rent / month	$773
Owner occupied	74.0%
Renter occupied	26.0%
Vacant	10.2%
Single-family detached	69.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.7%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	24.5%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	14.3%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	11.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	25.0%
3 bedrooms	67.2%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	7.8%
2 vehicles	46.0%
3 or more	43.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	58.6%
Propane / LP gas	35.3%
Fuel oil	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	206	38.2%
Cohabiting couple	29	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	162	30.1%
Female householder, no spouse	142	26.3%
Households with children under 18	106	19.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	243	45.1%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	11.4%
Married	43.8%	46.8%
Separated	0.0%	3.6%
Widowed	22.3%	15.9%
Divorced	11.6%	22.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 18.1%

HS graduate 46.7%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	39	21.4%
Elementary school	97	53.3%
High school	46	25.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.6%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Finance & real estate 9.1%

Other services 8.3%

Public administration 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Professional & management 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Retail trade 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.3%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.8%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	17.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.5%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 12.6%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 44.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.0%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	15.9%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	12.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,055	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,055	100.0%
Born in same state	1,055	100.0%
Born in different state	627	59.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	352	33.4%
French	192	18.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	139	13.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.1%
Internet access	62.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28527

What city is ZIP code 28527 in?

ZIP code 28527 is primarily assigned to Ernul, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28527 in?

ZIP code 28527 falls within Craven County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28527 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 28527 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28527?

11% 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 28527 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 28527 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 28527 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 28527 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 28527 in?

ZIP code 28527 observes the EST timezone.