28587 ZIP Code — Vandemere, NC

Pamlico County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28587 is located in Vandemere, North Carolina, within Pamlico County. It covers approximately 2.03 square miles and serves a population of 214 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 28587

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $31,250. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 69% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 28587 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

214

population

2.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28587 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28587

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City	Status
Vandemere	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	214
Population density	105 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	2.03 sq mi
Water area	0.71 sq mi
Latitude	35.1888
Longitude	-76.6690
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	61.8%	53.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	15.3%	25.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	18.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.9%	3.1%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

214

Population

105

People per sq mi

57.5

Median age

$31,250

Median household income

$23,605

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

25.7%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

139

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	42	19.6%
18 and over	172	80.4%
65 and over	77	36.0%
Median age	57.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.3%

Black or African American 46.7%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	112	52.3%
Black or African American	100	46.7%
Two or more races	2	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.8%	53.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	15.3%	25.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	18.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.9%	3.1%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 14.1%

$15k–$25k 32.3%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	14.1%
$15k–$25k	32.3%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	2.0%
$100k–$150k	8.1%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$31,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.3%

$50k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 4.3%

$300k–$500k 13.0%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	32.2%
Single-family detached	57.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.8%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	35.6%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	3.4%
1960–1969	1.4%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	22.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	13.7%
3 bedrooms	69.9%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.1%
1 vehicle	56.6%
2 vehicles	23.2%
3 or more	10.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	89.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%
No fuel used	5.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	24	24.2%
Cohabiting couple	2	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	10	10.1%
Female householder, no spouse	63	63.6%
Households with children under 18	23	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	68	68.7%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.4%	34.7%
Married	38.1%	23.7%
Separated	3.2%	0.0%
Widowed	6.3%	33.9%
Divorced	7.9%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 18.9%

HS graduate 23.7%

Some college, no degree 32.5%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	18	56.3%
High school	9	28.1%
College / grad school	5	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.7%

Professional & management 13.3%

Public administration 13.3%

Retail trade 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Construction 5.0%

Other services 5.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.7%
Service	35.0%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.0%
Production & transportation	8.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.7%
Government	26.7%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.3%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.5

Poverty

All people 25.7%

Under 18 years 66.7%

18 and over 15.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 45.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	68.7%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	13.1%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	46.5%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	17.1%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	31.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	23.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.6%
Under 18	14.3%
18–64 years	30.5%
65 and over	31.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.1%
Public insurance	69.6%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	199	93.0%
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)	213	99.5%
Born in same state	213	99.5%
Born in different state	166	77.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.5%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	43	20.1%
French	18	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	12	5.6%
Dutch	1	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.3%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28587

What city is ZIP code 28587 in?

ZIP code 28587 is primarily assigned to Vandemere, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28587 in?

ZIP code 28587 falls within Pamlico County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28587 have a large retiree population?

69% of households in ZIP code 28587 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 28587 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 28587 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 28587 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 28587 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28587?

26% of residents in ZIP code 28587 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 28587 in?

ZIP code 28587 observes the EST timezone.