28586 ZIP Code
Vanceboro, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28586 |
| City/Town: | Vanceboro |
| County: | Craven |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,470 |
| Median Household Income: | $43,173 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,006 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,389 |
| Median Home Value: | $101,500 |
| Land Area: | 130.3 sq miles
337.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.3242, -77.1774 |
Population Information (28586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,470 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,044 | 54.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,426 | 45.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 319 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 350 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 618 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 492 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 460 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,154 | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,087 | 14.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 697 | 9.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 542 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 571 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 661 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 350 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 169 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $101,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $876 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,389 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,929 | 86.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 460 | 13.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,236 | 76.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 693 | 23.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,231 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 373 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 513 | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,069 | 39.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,091 | 20.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 746 | 14.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 328 | 6.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 111 | 2.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 8.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28586 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $43,173 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $58,582 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $54,375 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,006 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,316 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,875 | 88.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 369 | 11.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,777 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,145 | 74.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 413 | 14.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 305 | 10.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,015 | 67.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,133 | 28.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 29 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 12 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 210 | 2.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 71 | 1.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 210 | 2.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 278 | 3.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 122 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 98 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 58 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28586 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 200 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 198 | 6.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 566 | 19.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 274 | 9.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 301 | 10.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 652 | 22.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 214 | 7.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 314 | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 126 | 4.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 84 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28586 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,159 | 75.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 335 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 42 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 103 | 3.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 224 | 7.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28586 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 352 | 12.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 231 | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 64 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 442 | 15.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 165 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 23 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 76 | 2.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 170 | 5.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 703 | 24.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 215 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 306 | 10.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 128 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.9% | 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 (28586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,078 | 81.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,023 | 53.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,077 | 41.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 670 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28586 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,115 | 72.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,039 | 35.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 551 | 18.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 156 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 301 | 10.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 529 | 18.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28586 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,954 | 57.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 14 | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 4 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 17 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 69 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 3 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 32 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,217 | 35.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 79 | 2.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28586 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 31 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 360 | 10.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 556 | 16.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 552 | 16.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 699 | 20.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 343 | 10.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 111 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 368 | 10.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 124 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 245 | 7.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28586 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 15 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 164 | 4.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 758 | 22.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,152 | 63.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 253 | 7.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 47 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28586 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 163 | 5.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 676 | 23.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,005 | 68.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 83 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28586 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 261 | 8.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 864 | 29.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,066 | 36.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 738 | 25.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28586 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 648 | 29.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 454 | 20.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 467 | 20.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 337 | 15.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 169 | 7.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 89 | 4.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 72 | 3.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28586 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $985 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $425 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $876 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.38 |
Households (28586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,929 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,329 | 45.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 446 | 15.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 697 | 23.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 659 | 22.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 776 | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 949 | 32.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28586 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,523 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,312 | 37.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,546 | 43.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 145 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 380 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 661 | 18.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28586 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,854 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 118 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 70 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 773 | 41.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 422 | 22.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 471 | 25.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,896 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 735 | 12.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,748 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,176 | 17.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 19 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 814 | 69.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 343 | 29.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28586 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,245 | 83.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,167 | 15.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 450 | 38.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 697 | 59.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 22 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 20 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,319 | 98.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 55 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 151 | 274.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 151 | 274.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 151 | 274.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 42 | 76.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 105 | 190.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28586 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,151 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,948 | 97.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 203 | 2.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 140 | 2.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 47 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 16 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28586 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,929 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,641 | 90.2% | 89.4% |
Vanceboro, NC28586