ZIP Code 28521 has segments in 2 Counties (Duplin, Onslow).
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Database updated: March 1, 2026, Maps updated: May 1, 2024.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,593 (100%) |
| Population Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 51 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $47,813 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,327 |
| Median Home Value | $128,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 934 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 618 (66.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16 (1.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 300 (32.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 634 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Family Households | 536 (84.5%) |
The table below compares 28521 to the other 33,772 ZIP Codes in the United States by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 20101 | 40th |
| Population Density | # 21234 | 37th |
| Median Household Income | # 29773 | 12th |
| Per Capita Income | # 26586 | 21st |
| Diversity Index | # 7366 | 78th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.