28555 ZIP Code — Maysville, NC

Jones County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28555 is located in Maysville, North Carolina, within Jones County. It covers approximately 141.44 square miles and serves a population of 5,349 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28555

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 $138,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $59,940. 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 28555 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,349

population

141.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28555 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28555

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28555. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Maysville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28582 Stella (8.3 mi) 28546 Jacksonville (8.4 mi) 28544 Midway Park (9.3 mi) 28584 Swansboro (10.5 mi) 28543 Tarawa Terrace (11.6 mi) 28573 Pollocksville (11.8 mi) 28539 Hubert (13.4 mi) 28545 Mccutcheon Field (15.5 mi) 28562 New Bern (16.5 mi) 28540 Jacksonville (17.3 mi) 28594 Emerald Isle (18.3 mi) 28533 Cherry Point (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,349
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	141.44 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	34.8530
Longitude	-77.2336
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	910

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	51.2%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	42.1%	35.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	12.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.5%	0.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,349

Population

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$59,940

Median household income

$30,644

Per capita income

$138,900

Median home value

$993

Median monthly rent

74.2%

Home ownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

1,987

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

137

Under 5

135

5–9

223

10–14

221

15–19

146

20–24

144

326

25–34

323

377

35–44

373

239

45–54

237

205

55–59

203

326

60–64

323

262

65–74

259

227

75–84

225

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	979	18.3%
18 and over	4,370	81.7%
65 and over	1,061	19.8%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.3%

Black or African American 21.2%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,808	69.3%
Black or African American	1,168	21.2%
Two or more races	247	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	149	2.7%
Other race	66	1.2%
Asian	31	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	51.2%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	42.1%	35.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	12.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.5%	0.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$59,940

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.4%

$50k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 28.8%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 10.7%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,900
Median rent / month	$993
Owner occupied	74.2%
Renter occupied	25.8%
Vacant	13.9%
Single-family detached	69.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	25.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	22.4%
1990–1999	18.9%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	20.0%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	7.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	15.7%
3 bedrooms	61.0%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	25.9%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	80.9%
Propane / LP gas	12.5%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	2.9%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,000	45.5%
Cohabiting couple	199	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	350	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	650	29.6%
Households with children under 18	576	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	831	37.8%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	21.5%
Married	53.5%	46.0%
Separated	4.4%	6.7%
Widowed	7.7%	12.3%
Divorced	5.8%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.2%
Kindergarten	55	5.0%
Elementary school	499	44.9%
High school	163	14.7%
College / grad school	392	35.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Retail trade 11.8%

Professional & management 9.9%

Construction 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Other services 6.5%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Public administration 2.8%

Information 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.8%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	10.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	21.5%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	16.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 13.8%

Under 18 years 14.8%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 33.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	597	13.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.6%
Under 18	12.1%
18–64 years	19.9%
65 and over	50.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.5%
Public insurance	45.4%
No insurance	13.9%
Uninsured under 19	8.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,077	94.9%
Spanish	49	1.0%
Other Indo-European	49	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,302	99.1%
Born in same state	5,214	97.5%
Born in different state	3,005	56.2%
Foreign born	88	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	47	0.9%
Not a US citizen	45	95.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	920	17.2%
Italian	504	9.4%
Arab	334	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	31	0.6%
German	8	0.1%
Polish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	84.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28555

What city is ZIP code 28555 in?

ZIP code 28555 is primarily assigned to Maysville, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28555 in?

ZIP code 28555 falls within Onslow County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28555 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 28555 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 28555 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 28555 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28555?

The median home value in ZIP code 28555 is $138,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 28555?

ZIP code 28555 has an estimated population of 5,349 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28555 in?

ZIP code 28555 observes the EST timezone.