28457 ZIP Code
Rocky Point, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28457 |
| City/Town: | Rocky Point |
| County: | Pender |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,281 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,474 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,105 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,891 |
| Median Home Value: | $212,600 |
| Land Area: | 147.4 sq miles
381.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.9 sq miles
4.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.4562, -77.8715 |
Population Information (28457 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,281 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,740 | 50.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,541 | 49.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 503 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 456 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,010 | 9.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 980 | 8.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 545 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,561 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,745 | 15.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,935 | 17.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 644 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 570 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 773 | 6.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 377 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 182 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28457 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $212,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $846 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,891 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,351 | 89.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 540 | 11.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,610 | 83.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 741 | 17.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28457 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,787 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 296 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 605 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,500 | 32.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,827 | 23.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,147 | 14.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,114 | 14.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 298 | 3.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28457 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,474 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $86,277 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $96,648 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,105 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28457 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,405 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,041 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 364 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,806 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,396 | 72.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,181 | 19.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 245 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 219 | 3.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28457 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,501 | 66.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,685 | 14.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 46 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 26 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,748 | 15.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 275 | 2.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,912 | 16.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,041 | 18.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,470 | 13.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 119 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 92 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 360 | 3.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28457 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 172 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 378 | 8.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 312 | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 213 | 4.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 538 | 12.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 764 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 501 | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 973 | 22.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 350 | 8.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 150 | 3.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28457 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,624 | 76.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 881 | 14.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 95 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 49 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 371 | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28457 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 154 | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 760 | 12.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 624 | 10.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 20 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 613 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 393 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 81 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 340 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 551 | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,129 | 18.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 723 | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 153 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 500 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28457 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (28457 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,303 | 91.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,923 | 70.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,775 | 42.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 978 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28457 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,706 | 85.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,202 | 27.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 936 | 21.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 142 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 115 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 814 | 18.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28457 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,092 | 63.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 9 | 0.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 37 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,753 | 35.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28457 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 111 | 2.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 759 | 15.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,308 | 26.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,265 | 25.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 485 | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 514 | 10.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 135 | 2.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 112 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 31 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 171 | 3.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28457 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 17 | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 866 | 17.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,784 | 56.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,063 | 21.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 161 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28457 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 60 | 1.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 254 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,870 | 88.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 127 | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 40 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28457 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 28 | 0.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,087 | 25.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,685 | 38.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,551 | 35.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28457 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 143 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 457 | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 670 | 18.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 349 | 9.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,084 | 30.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 739 | 20.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 75 | 2.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 93 | 2.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28457 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,553 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $415 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $846 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.38 |
Households (28457 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,351 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,046 | 47.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 922 | 21.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 708 | 16.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,182 | 27.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,415 | 32.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,030 | 23.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.58 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.39 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28457 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,690 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,507 | 32.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,156 | 46.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 103 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 749 | 16.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,496 | 31.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28457 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,866 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 71 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 139 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,129 | 39.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 812 | 28.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 715 | 24.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28457 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,781 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 525 | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,281 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,695 | 15.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 264 | 15.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,013 | 59.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 418 | 24.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28457 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,030 | 88.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,142 | 10.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 86 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,056 | 92.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 121 | 10.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28457 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,619 | 94.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 223 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 662 | 296.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 662 | 296.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 662 | 296.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 46 | 20.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 563 | 252.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 27 | 12.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28457 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,778 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,374 | 87.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,404 | 13.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,400 | 13.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28457 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,351 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,068 | 93.5% | 89.4% |
Rocky Point, NC28457