| Official Zip Code Name | Grifton |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Lenoir |
| Secondary County: | Pitt |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Current Population: | 7332 |
| Racial Majority: | White 54.59% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 38.9% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 3.7% |
| Median Household Income | $40835 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $41810 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 24.5 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 13 - 69 ft. |
| Area | 73 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.36744600, -77.41240600 |
The current unemployment level in 28530 is 3.7% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 5.4% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 3.4% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.6%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 28530 increased to 7332 from 6147 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28530 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 28530 public schools is White. 78.9% of students in 28530 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3916 | 54.59% | 3859 | +1% |
| Black Or African American | 2139 | 29.82% | 2723 | -21% |
| Hispanic | 1070 | 14.92% | 601 | +78% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 43 | 0.6% | 10 | +330% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% | 24 | -100% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Other Race | 8 | 0% | 8 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 106 | 0.07% | 106 | -95% |
| White | 38.9% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 37% |
| Hispanic | 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.6% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7332 | 6147 |
| Male Population | 48.10% | |
| Female Population | 51.90% | |
| Total Households | 2859 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 78.9% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $40835 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 63.50% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 29.90% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 6.70% |
| 28530 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 3 | Greg Murphy | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 28530 North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 8 | Kandie Smith | Democrat |
| 9 | Greg Murphy | Republican |
| 10 | John R. Bell IV | Republican |
| 12 | Chris Humphrey | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| 28526 - Dover |
| 28586 - Vanceboro |
| 28538 - Hookerton |
| 28501 - Kinston |
| 28513 - Ayden |
| Grifton, NC |
Zip Code 28530 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 32 | 34 | 40 | 48 | 57 | 65 | 70 | 68 | 62 | 50 | 42 | 35 | 50 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 54 | 58 | 66 | 75 | 81 | 87 | 91 | 89 | 84 | 76 | 67 | 58 | 74 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.48 | 3.46 | 4.27 | 3.32 | 4.07 | 4.48 | 5.63 | 5.77 | 5.32 | 3.35 | 2.89 | 3.42 | 50.45 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 28530 | |
|---|---|
| North Lenoir High School | Lenoir |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 28530 | |
|---|---|
| Contentnea Middle School | Lenoir |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 28530 | |
|---|---|
| Contentnea Elementary School | Lenoir |