| Official Zip Code Name | Oriental |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Pamlico |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Current Population: | 2585 |
| Racial Majority: | White 78.54% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 3.6% |
| Median Household Income | $51974 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $79890 |
| School Test Performance: | Poor |
| Average Commute Time | 28.4 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 0 - 16 ft. |
| Area | 41 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.04757200, -76.70738800 |
The current unemployment level in 28571 is 3.6% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 5.1% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 3.7% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.6%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 28571 increased to 2585 from 2498 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28571 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 28571 public schools is . % of students in 28571 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2338 | 78.54% | 2139 | +9% |
| Black Or African American | 278 | 9.34% | 336 | -17% |
| Hispanic | 309 | 10.38% | 65 | +375% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 12 | 0.4% | 14 | -14% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% | 6 | -100% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 2 | 0% | 2 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 23 | 1.34% | 23 | +74% |
| White | % |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | % |
| Hispanic | % |
| Asian | % |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | % |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | % |
| Two or More Races | % |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2585 | 2498 |
| Male Population | 49.30% | |
| Female Population | 50.70% | |
| Total Households | 1295 |
| Test Score Performance | Poor |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | % |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | % |
| Median Household Income | $51974 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 48.00% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 33.40% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 18.50% |
| 28571 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 3 | Greg Murphy | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 28510 - Arapahoe |
| 28529 - Grantsboro |
| 28556 - Merritt |
| Oriental, NC |
Zip Code 28571 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 34 | 35 | 41 | 49 | 58 | 66 | 70 | 69 | 64 | 52 | 44 | 36 | 51 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 55 | 58 | 65 | 74 | 80 | 86 | 89 | 88 | 84 | 75 | 67 | 58 | 73 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.76 | 3.63 | 4.33 | 3.25 | 4.23 | 4.57 | 6.07 | 6.7 | 5.71 | 3.66 | 3.3 | 3.75 | 53.96 |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 28571 | |
|---|---|
| Pamlico County Middle School | Pamlico |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 28571 | |
|---|---|
| Fred A Anderson Elementary School | Pamlico |