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ZIP Code 28551 has segments in 3 Counties (Greene, Lenoir, Wayne).
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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 | 14,078 (100%) |
| Population Density | 106 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 62 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $49,092 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,091 |
| Median Home Value | $131,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,003 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,663 (61.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,815 (30.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 525 (8.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 5,478 |
| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
| Family Households | 3,558 (65.0%) |
The table below compares 28551 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 | # 8234 | 76th |
| Population Density | # 15337 | 55th |
| Median Household Income | # 29322 | 13th |
| Per Capita Income | # 28596 | 15th |
| Diversity Index | # 2938 | 91st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
