ZIP code 28526
Where is ZIP code 28526?
Dover, North Carolina
Craven County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28526 belongs to Dover, North Carolina in Craven County. 28526 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 252. About 1,842 people live in the 28526 area, where the median household income is $39,110. The closest ZIP codes are 28523 (Cove City, 5.3 mi southeast), 28530 (Grifton, 8.9 mi north) and 28586 (Vanceboro, 11.4 mi east).
| ZIP code | 28526 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Dover |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Craven County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 252 |
| Coordinates | 35.2554, -77.3646 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 285 |
Population and income in 28526
| Population | 1,842 · lower than 73% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 19 · lower than 94% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 55.2 years · higher than 88% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $39,110 · lower than 94% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,816 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $124,200 · lower than 87% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $920 a month |
| Housing units | 1,220 |
| Households | 980 (1.88 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 95.76 sq mi (plus 0.13 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28526. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28526
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28523 | Cove City, NC | 5.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 28530 | Grifton, NC | 8.9 mi N | Standard |
| 28586 | Vanceboro, NC | 11.4 mi E | Standard |
| 28502 | Kinston, NC | 12.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28501 | Kinston, NC | 12.6 mi W | Standard |
| 28585 | Trenton, NC | 13.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 28503 | Kinston, NC | 13.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28513 | Ayden, NC | 14.1 mi N | Standard |
| 28504 | Kinston, NC | 16.9 mi W | Standard |
| 28538 | Hookerton, NC | 17 mi NW | Standard |
| 28527 | Ernul, NC | 17.7 mi E | Standard |
| 28562 | New Bern, NC | 18.3 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28526 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28526
123 MAIN ST
DOVER NC 28526
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Fort Barnwell: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28526-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28526?
- 28526 is a Dover, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28526 in?
- ZIP code 28526 is in Craven County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28526 in?
- 28526 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28526?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28526 use area code 252.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28526?
- About 1,842 people live in ZIP code 28526, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28526?
- The median household income in 28526 is $39,110 a year, lower than 94% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28526?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28526 are 28523 (Cove City, 5.3 miles), 28530 (Grifton, 8.9 miles), 28586 (Vanceboro, 11.4 miles) and 28502 (Kinston, 12.3 miles).