What to know about ZIP 28541
ZIP code 28541 covers ZIP 28541 with a population of about 1,915.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.1 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the GREENVILLE - N. BERN - WASHNGTN media market.
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ZIP Code 28541 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
1,915
Density
N/A
Median income
$56,450
-25% vs US avg
Home value
$172,800
-50% vs US avg
Median rent
$946
-19% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 28541
Income and economy in ZIP 28541
Median household income in ZIP 28541 is about $56,450 — about 25% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 9.0%; unemployment rate near 4.1%; 17.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 15.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Transportation, Food services, and Healthcare; about 12.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 2.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 28541
Median home value is about $172,800 — about 50% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $946 (about 19% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 49.7% (about 15.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 28541, a household would need roughly $48,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,110. That sits below the local median household income ($56,450), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.