28573 ZIP Code — Pollocksville, NC

Jones County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28573 is located in Pollocksville, North Carolina, within Jones County. It covers approximately 103.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,863 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 28573

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $144,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,100. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 28573 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,863

population

103.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28573 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28573

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28573. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pollocksville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28562 New Bern (7.5 mi) 28555 Maysville (11.8 mi) 28523 Cove City (12.9 mi) 28585 Trenton (14.6 mi) 28560 New Bern (15.1 mi) 28546 Jacksonville (16.4 mi) 28526 Dover (18.5 mi) 28582 Stella (19.1 mi) 28586 Vanceboro (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,863
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	103.54 sq mi
Water area	1.25 sq mi
Latitude	35.0243
Longitude	-77.2329
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	56.0%	51.2%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	35.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	12.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	0.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,863

Population

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$59,100

Median household income

$30,756

Per capita income

$144,800

Median home value

$635

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

813

Housing units

24.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

121

20–24

25–34

35–44

100

109

45–54

141

55–59

121

60–64

104

65–74

134

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	379	20.3%
18 and over	1,484	79.7%
65 and over	400	21.5%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.5%

Black or African American 33.6%

Two or more races 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,073	55.5%
Black or African American	649	33.6%
Two or more races	106	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	71	3.7%
Other race	35	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.0%	51.2%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	35.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	12.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	0.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 16.1%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	16.1%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	7.6%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$59,100

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 21.6%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,800
Median rent / month	$635
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	17.1%
Single-family detached	67.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	28.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.0%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	15.5%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	14.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	59.9%
4 bedrooms	17.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.5%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	30.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.7%
Electricity	76.3%
Propane / LP gas	11.9%
Fuel oil	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	337	41.4%
Cohabiting couple	38	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	117	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	322	39.6%
Households with children under 18	194	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	268	32.9%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	29.8%
Married	56.9%	32.5%
Separated	4.0%	4.4%
Widowed	6.6%	16.0%
Divorced	5.4%	17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 27.8%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 20.2%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	24.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	7.2%
Kindergarten	21	4.4%
Elementary school	128	27.1%
High school	155	32.8%
College / grad school	134	28.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.9%

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Professional & management 15.3%

Retail trade 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Public administration 6.9%

Construction 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Other services 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Transportation & utilities 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.9%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	20.6%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 34.0%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 18.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.3%
Retirement income	37.6%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	44.0%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	187	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	8.1%
65 and over	26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.6%
Public insurance	36.2%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,776	95.3%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,850	99.3%
Born in same state	1,842	98.9%
Born in different state	1,304	70.0%
Foreign born	8	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.7%
Not a US citizen	11	84.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	222	11.9%
French	119	6.4%
Italian	91	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	10	0.5%
English	8	0.4%
German	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28573

What city is ZIP code 28573 in?

ZIP code 28573 is primarily assigned to Pollocksville, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28573 in?

ZIP code 28573 falls within Jones County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28573?

19% of residents in ZIP code 28573 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28573 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 28573 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 28573 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 28573 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28573?

The median home value in ZIP code 28573 is $144,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 28573 in?

ZIP code 28573 observes the EST timezone.