28529 ZIP Code — Grantsboro, NC

Pamlico County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28529 is located in Grantsboro, North Carolina, within Pamlico County. It covers approximately 54.98 square miles and serves a population of 1,776 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 28529

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $130,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,875. 44% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 28529 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,776

population

54.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28529 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28529

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28529. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grantsboro	Acceptable
Grantsboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28560 New Bern (5.9 mi) 28510 Arapahoe (7.6 mi) 28571 Oriental (10.4 mi) 28515 Bayboro (11.4 mi) 28556 Merritt (11.5 mi) 28562 New Bern (13.5 mi) 28532 Havelock (13.5 mi) 28533 Cherry Point (13.6 mi) 28527 Ernul (15.7 mi) 27806 Aurora (15.9 mi) 27821 Edward (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,776
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	54.98 sq mi
Water area	11.69 sq mi
Latitude	35.0930
Longitude	-76.8775
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	49.7%	53.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	25.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	18.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.1%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,776

Population

People per sq mi

51.6

Median age

$61,875

Median household income

$34,572

Per capita income

$130,400

Median home value

$689

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

842

Housing units

16.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

108

25–34

35–44

157

45–54

138

55–59

60–64

184

65–74

162

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	148	8.3%
18 and over	1,628	91.7%
65 and over	593	33.4%
Median age	51.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.5%

Black or African American 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1.8%

Two or more races 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,619	89.5%
Black or African American	99	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	32	1.8%
Other race	32	1.8%
Two or more races	20	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	53.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	25.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	18.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.1%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 29.0%

$75k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	29.0%
$75k–$100k	6.8%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	9.5%
Median income	$61,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 28.3%

$150k–$200k 20.5%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$130,400
Median rent / month	$689
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	21.4%
Single-family detached	71.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.3%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	16.4%
1990–1999	18.8%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	14.1%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	66.1%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	79.2%
Propane / LP gas	15.4%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	407	52.2%
Cohabiting couple	53	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	130	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	189	24.3%
Households with children under 18	132	16.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	343	44.0%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	12.3%
Married	46.5%	53.8%
Separated	2.7%	4.5%
Widowed	6.3%	11.1%
Divorced	13.8%	18.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 33.7%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	1	0.4%
Elementary school	64	27.0%
High school	51	21.5%
College / grad school	121	51.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Construction 19.1%

Agriculture & mining 15.1%

Professional & management 14.4%

Retail trade 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Public administration 4.2%

Manufacturing 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Other services 2.2%

Information 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	27.2%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 14.9%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	192	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.1%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	56.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.4%
Public insurance	42.2%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,736	97.7%
Spanish	5	0.3%
Other Indo-European	5	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,760	99.1%
Born in same state	1,742	98.1%
Born in different state	1,336	75.2%
Foreign born	18	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.9%
Not a US citizen	7	43.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	193	10.9%
Italian	159	9%
Arab	70	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	0.4%
German	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28529

What city is ZIP code 28529 in?

ZIP code 28529 is primarily assigned to Grantsboro, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28529 in?

ZIP code 28529 falls within Pamlico County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28529 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 28529 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 28529 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 28529 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 28529 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 28529 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28529 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 28529 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 28529 in?

ZIP code 28529 observes the EST timezone.