28551 ZIP Code
La Grange, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28551 |
| City/Town: | La Grange |
| County: | Lenoir |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,666 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,125 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,436 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,714 |
| Median Home Value: | $118,700 |
| Land Area: | 132.7 sq miles
343.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.3213, -77.7809 |
Population Information (28551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,666 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,638 | 52.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,028 | 47.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,106 | 8.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 776 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 672 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 618 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,022 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,553 | 12.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,185 | 9.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,652 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 885 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 788 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,375 | 10.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 717 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 317 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $118,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $729 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,714 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,890 | 85.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 824 | 14.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,383 | 69.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,507 | 30.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,472 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 435 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,012 | 11.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,663 | 31.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,623 | 19.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,237 | 14.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,206 | 14.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 296 | 3.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28551 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,125 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $63,816 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $65,022 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,436 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,608 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,089 | 92.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 462 | 7.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,400 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,664 | 76.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,121 | 18.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 304 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,197 | 64.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,722 | 21.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,015 | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 731 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,323 | 10.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,138 | 16.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,856 | 14.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 15 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 240 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28551 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 141 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 317 | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 517 | 10.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 540 | 11.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 937 | 19.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 868 | 17.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 725 | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 553 | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 183 | 3.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 109 | 2.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28551 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,099 | 83.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 511 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 44 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 50 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 350 | 5.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28551 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 310 | 5.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 498 | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 849 | 13.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 180 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 875 | 14.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 235 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 77 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 216 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 419 | 6.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,713 | 28.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 342 | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 223 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 152 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.8% | 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 (28551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,946 | 86.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,659 | 60.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,182 | 40.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,539 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28551 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,681 | 75.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,688 | 34.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,359 | 27.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 311 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 106 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,034 | 21.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28551 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,498 | 61.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 245 | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 72 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 65 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 78 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,756 | 30.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28551 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 47 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 306 | 5.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,154 | 20.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,148 | 20.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 997 | 17.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 644 | 11.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 647 | 11.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 338 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 105 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 328 | 5.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28551 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 311 | 5.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,736 | 30.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,917 | 51.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 722 | 12.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 28 | 0.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28551 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 45 | 0.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 906 | 18.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,834 | 78.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 44 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 9 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 52 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28551 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 109 | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,163 | 23.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,265 | 46.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,353 | 27.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28551 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 573 | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 715 | 21.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 794 | 23.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 466 | 13.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 436 | 12.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 330 | 9.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 69 | 2.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28551 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,158 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $480 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $729 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.75 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.13 | 2.38 |
Households (28551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,890 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,185 | 44.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 752 | 15.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 783 | 16.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,489 | 30.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,390 | 28.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,615 | 33.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.24 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28551 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,908 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,599 | 32.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,545 | 51.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 219 | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 422 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,526 | 31.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28551 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,676 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 190 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 139 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,112 | 41.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 565 | 21.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 670 | 25.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,778 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 965 | 9.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,485 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,968 | 15.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 58 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,023 | 52.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 887 | 45.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28551 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,852 | 85.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,578 | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 914 | 57.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 664 | 42.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 219 | 13.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,019 | 94.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 103 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 647 | 628.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 647 | 628.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 647 | 628.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 34 | 33.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 584 | 567.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28551 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,560 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,756 | 84.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,804 | 15.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,757 | 15.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 10 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 37 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28551 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,890 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,530 | 92.6% | 89.4% |
La Grange, NC28551