28590 ZIP Code — Winterville, NC
Pitt County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28590 is located in Winterville, North Carolina, within Pitt County. It covers approximately 41.22 square miles and serves a population of 26,154 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.
About ZIP code 28590
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $219,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $81,951. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
26,154
population
41.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28590 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28590
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28590. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Winterville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
28513 Ayden (6 mi)
27858 Greenville (7 mi)
28530 Grifton (9.6 mi)
27828 Farmville (9.8 mi)
27834 Greenville (10 mi)
28538 Hookerton (10.6 mi)
27837 Grimesland (11.9 mi)
28580 Snow Hill (14.6 mi)
27884 Stokes (15.3 mi)
27812 Bethel (16.2 mi)
27829 Fountain (17.1 mi)
28526 Dover (18.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,154 |
| Population density | 634 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 147 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 41.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.5230 |
| Longitude | -77.4119 |
| 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 | 35.1% | 50.9% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 29.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.6% | 16.1% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 3.5% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
26,154
Population
634
People per sq mi
37.9
Median age
$81,951
Median household income
$40,446
Per capita income
$219,200
Median home value
$968
Median monthly rent
77.6%
Home ownership
6.2%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
8,823
Housing units
43.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
949
Under 5
976
627
5–9
645
1,049
10–14
1,079
829
15–19
852
840
20–24
864
1,711
25–34
1,759
1,874
35–44
1,925
1,820
45–54
1,871
817
55–59
840
793
60–64
815
1,109
65–74
1,140
362
75–84
372
116
85+
120
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,572 | 25.1% |
| 18 and over | 19,582 | 74.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,219 | 12.3% |
| Median age | 37.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59.4%
Black or African American
29.6%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian
3.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Other race
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,895 | 59.4% |
| Black or African American | 7,926 | 29.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,192 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 846 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 613 | 2.3% |
| Other race | 287 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.1% | 50.9% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 29.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.6% | 16.1% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 3.5% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
16.1%
$75k–$100k
17.2%
$100k–$150k
22.8%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k+
8.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.8% |
| $200k+ | 8.1% |
| Median income | $81,951 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
5.1%
$100k–$150k
16.1%
$150k–$200k
19.1%
$200k–$300k
32.5%
$300k–$500k
22.8%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $219,200 |
| Median rent / month | $968 |
| Owner occupied | 77.6% |
| Renter occupied | 22.4% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
| Single-family detached | 71.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 34.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 57.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.5% |
| 3 or more | 23.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.6% |
| Electricity | 74.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,454 | 51.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 593 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,679 | 15.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,912 | 27.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,770 | 35.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,221 | 20.9% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.0% | 33.6% |
| Married | 57.9% | 48.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
18.8%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
11.8%
Bachelor's degree
24.0%
Graduate / professional
19.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 657 | 9.7% |
| Kindergarten | 130 | 1.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,845 | 42.0% |
| High school | 1,632 | 24.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,504 | 22.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.7%
Retail trade
11.6%
Manufacturing
10.1%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Professional & management
6.4%
Construction
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Other services
4.9%
Public administration
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Information
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.9% |
| Service | 14.2% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.9% |
| Production & transportation | 9.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.4% |
| Government | 21.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.2% |
| Carpool | 13.7% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 8.8% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
Poverty
All people
6.2%
Under 18 years
6.1%
18 and over
6.3%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
12.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.0% |
| Retirement income | 24.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| High blood pressure | 28.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.5% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 18.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 17.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 14.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.7% |
| Visited dentist | 68.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 10.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,130 | 11.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 40.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.3% |
| Public insurance | 26.0% |
| No insurance | 8.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,229 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 620 | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 266 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 242 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,628 | 94.2% |
| Born in same state | 24,186 | 92.5% |
| Born in different state | 16,979 | 64.9% |
| Foreign born | 442 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,526 | 5.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 836 | 54.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,982 | 11.4% |
| Italian | 1,639 | 6.3% |
| Arab | 1,347 | 5.2% |
| English | 128 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 81 | 0.3% |
| German | 73 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 57 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 30 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 95.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28590
What city is ZIP code 28590 in?
ZIP code 28590 is primarily assigned to Winterville, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28590 in?
ZIP code 28590 falls within Pitt County, North Carolina.
Does ZIP code 28590 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 28590 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 28590?
ZIP code 28590 has an estimated population of 26,154 residents, with a density of 635 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28590?
The median home value in ZIP code 28590 is $219,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 28590?
The median household income in ZIP code 28590 is $81,951, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 28590 in?
ZIP code 28590 observes the EST timezone.