ZIP Code 28526 - Dover North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28526 is located in Dover North Carolina. Portions of 28526 are also in Sand Hill Township and Southwest Township. 28526 is primarily within Craven County, with some portions in Jones County and Lenoir County. Regionally, 28526 is located in the Eastern Carolina Region.
ZIP Code 28526 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Dover |
| Primary County | Craven County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,584 |
| Area Code(s) | 252 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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28526 Demographics
28526 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28526 is White. The current unemployment level in 28526 is 3.5%.
| Population | 2,584 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.28% |
| Population Density | 30 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 957 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $39,444 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $151,490 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 56.44% |
28526 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,539 | 56.44% |
| Black | 1,006 | 36.89% |
| Hispanic | 182 | 6.67% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28526 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 106 | 7.75% |
| Bachelor Degree | 78 | 5.7% |
| High School Diploma | 470 | 34.36% |
| No High School Diploma | 32 | 2.34% |
| GED or Alternate | 239 | 17.47% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 215 | 15.72% |
| Associates Degree | 207 | 15.13% |
| Masters Degree | 17 | 1.24% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4 | 0.29% |
28526 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.25557327, -77.39772034 |
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| Region | Eastern Carolina Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | New Bern, NC Kinston, NC Greenville, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 86 Square Miles |
28526 Schools
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28526 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 63h - Carolina Flatwoods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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