Zip code 28457: Rocky Point, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28457?

28457 is assigned to Rocky Point, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28457 in?

28457 is in Pender County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 28457?

About 11,464 people live in 28457, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28457?

The median household income in 28457 is $78,178.

Q: What zip codes are near 28457?

The closest zip codes to 28457 are 28425, 28429, 28402, 28443, 28411.

Residential delivery areaPender CountyEastern Time

Population

11,464

Median household income

$78K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$246K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$912/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

36.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

147 sq mi

78 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 28457

28457 is a small-town zip code in Rocky Point, North Carolina (Pender County), covering 147 sq mi of land. About 11,464 people live here, or 78 per square mile. The median resident is 36.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $78,178 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $245,900, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $912 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.8 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and management.

How 28457 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate84.5%
88th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%164th of 788 in NC
Average commute30.8 min
78th
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min158th of 771 in NC
Tech workers4.9%
78th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%105th of 798 in NC
Housing vacancy11.2%
76th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%441st of 789 in NC
Uninsured rate9.5%
68th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%404th of 797 in NC
Unemployment rate5.8%
65th
U.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%237th of 799 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.450
62nd
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477299th of 781 in NC
Residents under 1823.3%
61st
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%230th of 802 in NC
Diversity index50.8
53rd
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4322nd of 802 in NC
Veterans6%
52nd
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%524th of 801 in NC
Median earnings per worker$48,390
51st
U.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279206th of 788 in NC
Per capita income$40,095
50th
U.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385239th of 799 in NC
Median household income$78,178
48th
U.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388191st of 748 in NC
Government workers13.3%
47th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%463rd of 798 in NC
Poverty rate10.2%
46th
U.S. 12.5% · NC 13%508th of 788 in NC
Broadband access91.4%
44th
U.S. 91% · NC 90.1%252nd of 788 in NC
Foreign-born residents6.8%
38th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%236th of 802 in NC
Median home value$245,900
32nd
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900315th of 757 in NC
Median age36.4
30th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1649th of 802 in NC
Work from home7.9%
21st
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%472nd of 799 in NC
Population11,464
18th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404286th of 802 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher19.1%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%507th of 799 in NC
Residents 65 and older11.9%
17th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%695th of 802 in NC
Self-employed workers6.6%
15th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%647th of 798 in NC
Median gross rent$912
14th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228392nd of 688 in NC
Population density78/sq mi
11th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi535th of 802 in NC
Rent-burdened renters31%
5th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%633rd of 760 in NC
Healthcare workers5.2%
4th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%683rd of 798 in NC

Measure	28457	Pender	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Homeownership rateStrength	84.5%	82.7%	66.6%	65.2%	88th	164th of 788
Average commute	30.8 min	30.1 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	78th	158th of 771
Tech workers	4.9%	3%	3.9%	3.8%	78th	105th of 798
Housing vacancy	11.2%	20.6%	12.5%	10.1%	76th	441st of 789
Uninsured rate	9.5%	8.8%	9.9%	8.4%	68th	404th of 797
Unemployment rate	5.8%	4.8%	4.7%	5.2%	65th	237th of 799
Income inequality (Gini)	0.450	0.432	0.477	0.483	62nd	299th of 781
Residents under 18	23.3%	22.4%	21.8%	22%	61st	230th of 802
Diversity index	50.8	42.8	58.4	61.4	53rd	322nd of 802
Veterans	6%	9.4%	7.4%	6.2%	52nd	524th of 801
Median earnings per worker	$48,390	$45,053	$46,279	$49,666	51st	206th of 788
Per capita income	$40,095	$40,192	$41,385	$44,673	50th	239th of 799
Median household income	$78,178	$80,396	$72,388	$80,734	48th	191st of 748
Government workers	13.3%	15%	13.8%	14.5%	47th	463rd of 798
Poverty rate	10.2%	9.7%	13%	12.5%	46th	508th of 788
Broadband access	91.4%	88.6%	90.1%	91%	44th	252nd of 788
Foreign-born residents	6.8%	4.2%	9.1%	14.1%	38th	236th of 802
Median home value	$245,900	$299,000	$288,900	$332,700	32nd	315th of 757
Median age	36.4	41.6	39.1	38.9	30th	649th of 802
Work from home	7.9%	13.2%	16.3%	15.1%	21st	472nd of 799
Population	11,464	65,550	10,730,404	334,922,499	18th	286th of 802
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.1%	30.6%	35.7%	35.7%	18th	507th of 799
Residents 65 and older	11.9%	18.2%	17.2%	17.2%	17th	695th of 802
Self-employed workers	6.6%	11.9%	9.8%	10%	15th	647th of 798
Median gross rent	$912	$1,106	$1,228	$1,413	14th	392nd of 688
Population density	78/sq mi	75/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	11th	535th of 802
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	31%	50.2%	48.9%	51.1%	5th	633rd of 760
Healthcare workers	5.2%	8%	9.5%	9.7%	4th	683rd of 798

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

15%

35–44

15%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

36.4

Under 18

23.3%

65 and over

11.9%

Race and ethnicity

White67%
Black15%
Hispanic16%
Asian0.3%
Native American0.6%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

50.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

59.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

87%

Spanish

13%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.4%

Households

Households: 4,430
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 62.7%
Married couples: 48.8%
Living alone: 30.1%
Veterans (of adults): 6%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

16%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

$100–150k

25%

$150–200k

10%

$200k+

Median household income

28457

$78,178

Pender Co.

$80,396

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$40,095

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

17.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.450

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28457

$245,900

Pender Co.

$299,000

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28457

$912

Pender Co.

$1,106

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

67%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

33%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 4,988
Owner-occupied: 84.5%
Vacant: 11.2%
Median year built: 2001
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 31%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 2.9%
Home value to income: 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

73%

Carpooled

17%

Transit

0.0%

Walked

Bicycle

0.1%

Worked from home

Other

0.7%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

18%

20–29

26%

30–44

33%

45–59

12%

60+

Average commute

30.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

71.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

16%

Office and admin

14%

Management

10%

Transportation and moving

Food service

Education

Sales

Healthcare

Computer and math

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Industries

Construction

16%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Retail

11%

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Other services

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Information

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$48,390

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28457	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$79,375	$74,888
Service	$23,183	$26,804
Sales and office	$44,483	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$30,955	$49,199
Production and transportation	$51,300	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

32%

Some college

21%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 87.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
Households with broadband: 91.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 76.1%
No internet access: 7.2%
Without health insurance: 9.5%
Limited-English households: 1.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Rocky Point
State: North Carolina
County: Pender County
Center point: 34.4562° N, 77.8715° W
Land area: 147 sq mi
Water area: 1.9 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Rocky Point (unincorporated)4% of zip
Long Creek (unincorporated)1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 28457

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28425	Burgaw, NC	7.4 mi	11,380	$66,478	$217,100
28429	Castle Hayne, NC	8.1 mi	9,662	$72,337	$239,200
28402	Wilmington, NC · PO box	8.2 mi	—	—	—
28443	Hampstead, NC	10 mi	28,416	$90,477	$391,900
28411	Wilmington, NC	12 mi	37,233	$97,387	$396,400
28401	Wilmington, NC	13 mi	22,007	$57,968	$298,500
28405	Wilmington, NC	13 mi	35,467	$70,274	$368,500
28435	Currie, NC	14 mi	1,889	$46,429	$162,400
28478	Willard, NC	16 mi	5,017	$73,388	$178,900
28403	Wilmington, NC	16 mi	40,319	$54,547	$386,700
28404	Wilmington, NC · PO box	17 mi	—	—	—
28408	Wilmington, NC · PO box	17 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 28457

What city is zip code 28457?

28457 is assigned to Rocky Point, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28457 in?

28457 is in Pender County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 28457?

About 11,464 people live in 28457, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28457 in?

28457 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28457?

The median household income in 28457 is $78,178.

What zip codes are near 28457?

The closest zip codes to 28457 are 28425, 28429, 28402, 28443, 28411.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28457, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.