ZIP Code 28538 - Hookerton North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28538 is located in Hookerton North Carolina. Portions of 28538 are also in Ormonds Township and Hookerton Township and Vance Township (Lenoir County) and Contentnea Neck Township. 28538 is primarily within Greene County, with some portions in Lenoir County. Regionally, 28538 is located in the Eastern Carolina Region.
ZIP Code 28538 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Hookerton |
| Primary County | Greene County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,221 |
| Area Code(s) | 252 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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28538 Demographics
28538 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 28538 is White. The current unemployment level in 28538 is 3.5%.
| Population | 2,221 |
| Population Growth Rate | 20.58% |
| Population Density | 66 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 861 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,648 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $162,030 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 49.79% |
28538 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,159 | 49.79% |
| Black | 923 | 39.65% |
| Hispanic | 226 | 9.71% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28538 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 50 | 4.66% |
| Bachelor Degree | 94 | 8.77% |
| High School Diploma | 360 | 33.58% |
| No High School Diploma | 22 | 2.05% |
| GED or Alternate | 152 | 14.18% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 214 | 19.96% |
| Associates Degree | 138 | 12.87% |
| Masters Degree | 19 | 1.77% |
| Professional Degree | 23 | 2.15% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
28538 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.42336655, -77.55673981 |
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| Region | Eastern Carolina Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Kinston, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 34 Square Miles |
28538 Schools
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28538 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 | 65p - Southeastern Floodplains and Low Terraces | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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