ZIP code 28571
Where is ZIP code 28571?
Oriental, North Carolina
Pamlico County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28571 belongs to Oriental, North Carolina in Pamlico County. 28571 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 2,678 people live in the 28571 area, where the median household income is $63,393. The closest ZIP codes are 28556 (Merritt, 6.2 mi north), 28510 (Arapahoe, 6.8 mi west) and 28583 (Stonewall, 7.3 mi north).
| ZIP code | 28571 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Oriental |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Pamlico County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 252 |
| Coordinates | 35.0364, -76.7015 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 285 |
Population and income in 28571
| Population | 2,678 · lower than 64% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 53 · lower than 76% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 64.2 years · higher than 98% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 54% |
| Median household income | $63,393 · lower than 53% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,655 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 43% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $372,500 · higher than 82% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,114 a month |
| Housing units | 1,854 |
| Households | 1,378 (1.94 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 90% / 9.9% |
| Land area | 50.77 sq mi (plus 23.48 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28571. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28571
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28556 | Merritt, NC | 6.2 mi N | Standard |
| 28510 | Arapahoe, NC | 6.8 mi W | Standard |
| 28583 | Stonewall, NC | 7.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 28515 | Bayboro, NC | 8.5 mi N | Standard |
| 28509 | Alliance, NC | 9.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 28529 | Grantsboro, NC | 9.8 mi W | Standard |
| 28587 | Vandemere, NC | 11 mi N | Standard |
| 28532 | Havelock, NC | 14.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 28533 | Cherry Point, NC | 15.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 28537 | Hobucken, NC | 16.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 28560 | New Bern, NC | 17 mi W | Standard |
| 28519 | Bridgeton, NC | 19 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28571 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28571
123 MAIN ST
ORIENTAL NC 28571
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28571-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28571?
- 28571 is a Oriental, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28571 in?
- ZIP code 28571 is in Pamlico County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28571 in?
- 28571 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28571?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28571 use area code 252.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28571?
- About 2,678 people live in ZIP code 28571, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28571?
- The median household income in 28571 is $63,393 a year, lower than 53% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28571?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28571 are 28556 (Merritt, 6.2 miles), 28510 (Arapahoe, 6.8 miles), 28583 (Stonewall, 7.3 miles) and 28515 (Bayboro, 8.5 miles).