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Lenoir County
La Grange, NC
28551
28551 ZIP Code — La Grange, NC
Lenoir County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28551 is located in
La Grange ,
North Carolina ,
within Lenoir County .
It covers approximately 132.71 square miles and serves a population of
12,666 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 252 .
About ZIP code 28551
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $49,125. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% 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.
Overall, ZIP code 28551 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
12,666
Population density
95 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
107
Geography
Land area
132.71 sq mi
Water area
0.78 sq mi
Latitude
35.3176
Longitude
-77.7714
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
252
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.8%
57.1%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
32.9%
28.9%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
15.0%
11.7%
19.1%
Over $200k
3.3%
2.3%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$49,125
Median household income
$118,700
Median home value
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,831 22.4% 18 and over 9,835 77.6% 65 and over 2,409 19.0% Median age 39.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
19.5%
Group Count % White 8,197 58.6% Black or African American 2,722 19.5% Hispanic or Latino 1,323 9.5% Other race 1,015 7.3% Two or more races 731 5.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.8%
57.1%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
32.9%
28.9%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
15.0%
11.7%
19.1%
Over $200k
3.3%
2.3%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.9% $10k–$15k 6.5% $15k–$25k 10.6% $25k–$35k 11.0% $35k–$50k 19.2% $50k–$75k 17.8% $75k–$100k 14.8% $100k–$150k 11.3% $150k–$200k 3.7% $200k+ 2.2% Median income $49,125
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $118,700 Median rent / month $729 Owner occupied 69.2% Renter occupied 30.8% Vacant 14.4% Single-family detached 61.2% Large apartment buildings 1.4% Mobile homes 30.7% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.75
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.8% 2010–2019 5.4% 2000–2009 20.2% 1990–1999 20.1% 1980–1989 17.4% 1970–1979 11.3% 1960–1969 11.3% 1950–1959 5.9% 1940–1949 1.8% 1939 or earlier 5.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.4% 2 bedrooms 30.4% 3 bedrooms 51.1% 4 bedrooms 12.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.2% 1 vehicle 23.8% 2 vehicles 46.3% 3 or more 27.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.9% Electricity 78.4% Propane / LP gas 18.5% Fuel oil 0.9% Wood 0.2% No fuel used 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,185 44.7% Cohabiting couple 433 8.9% Male householder, no spouse 783 16.0% Female householder, no spouse 1,489 30.4% Households with children under 18 1,390 28.4% Households with seniors (65+) 1,615 33.0% Average household size 2.56
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.6% 29.3% Married 51.9% 44.1% Separated 2.5% 4.1% Widowed 4.5% 12.1% Divorced 8.6% 10.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.9%
Some college, no degree
19.2%
Graduate / professional
3.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.9% Bachelor's or higher 17.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 190 7.1% Kindergarten 139 5.2% Elementary school 1,112 41.6% High school 565 21.1% College / grad school 670 25.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.1%
Professional & management
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Agriculture & mining
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Public administration
2.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.6% Service 9.9% Sales & office 23.5% Natural resources & construction 16.2% Production & transportation 22.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.6% Government 18.4% Self-employed 5.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.2% Carpool 8.4% Public transit 0.7% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.8% Other means 0.8% Avg commute (minutes) 21.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.0%
Female-led households
19.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.5% Retirement income 27.8% Supplemental Security 6.4% Cash public assistance 2.2% Food stamps / SNAP 21.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.1% High blood pressure 37.9% High cholesterol 33.7% Diabetes 12.9% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 27.8% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 8.0% Cancer 6.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.2% Binge drinking 14.9% No physical activity 27.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.6% Depression 22.6% Fair or poor health 17.9% Poor mental health 15.3% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 21.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.3% Visited dentist 57.8% Cholesterol screening 89.1% Teeth loss 19.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 965 9.9%
Disability % Any disability 15.8% Under 18 2.0% 18–64 years 14.1% 65 and over 37.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 61.3% Public insurance 41.5% No insurance 12.3% Uninsured under 19 4.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 11,560 91.3% Spanish 541 4.7% Other Indo-European 541 4.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 12,019 94.9% Born in same state 11,916 94.1% Born in different state 9,660 76.3% Foreign born 103 0.8% Naturalized citizen 647 5.1% Not a US citizen 283 43.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,548 12.2% Arab 1,300 10.3% Italian 720 5.7%
Ancestry Count % Polish 90 0.7% English 30 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.6% Internet access 92.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28551
What city is ZIP code 28551 in?
ZIP code 28551 is primarily assigned to La Grange, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28551 in?
ZIP code 28551 falls within Lenoir County, North Carolina.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28551?
The median home value in ZIP code 28551 is $118,700.
Does ZIP code 28551 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 28551 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 28551?
ZIP code 28551 has an estimated population of 12,666 residents, with a density of 95 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 28551?
The median household income in ZIP code 28551 is $49,125, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 28551 in?
ZIP code 28551 observes the EST timezone.
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