ZIP Code 28538 Demographics

Greene County, North Carolina  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 28538 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,221

↓ 89.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$52,368

↑ +4.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$82,500

↓ 23.8% vs county

Median Age

39.6 yrs

↑ 1.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.4%

↑ 56.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 28538 compares to Greene County and North Carolina overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 28538 $52k Greene $50k North Carolina $66k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 28538 $83k Greene $108k North Carolina $235k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

5.8%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

51.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$907

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 28538 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$82,500
Down Payment (20%)$16,500
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$524P&I: $417 | Tax: $83 | Ins: $24
Rent (Local Median)
$907
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $383/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 28538, sorted by distance.

28554 4.3 mi away greene county 28580 7.1 mi away greene county 28530 9.2 mi away craven county 28513 10.0 mi away pitt county 28501 12.3 mi away lenoir county 27888 13.9 mi away greene county 28504 14.0 mi away lenoir county 28526 15.0 mi away craven county

About Greene County

Greene County is located in North Carolina and has a total population of 20,407. The county's median household income is $50,320 and median home value is $108,300. ZIP code 28538 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Greene County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.