ZIP code 28556
Where is ZIP code 28556?
Merritt, North Carolina
Pamlico County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28556 belongs to Merritt, North Carolina in Pamlico County. 28556 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 252. About 752 people live in the 28556 area. The closest ZIP codes are 28583 (Stonewall, 4 mi west), 28587 (Vandemere, 4.8 mi north) and 28515 (Bayboro, 5 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 28556 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Merritt |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Pamlico County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 252 |
| Coordinates | 35.1224, -76.6719 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 285 |
Population and income in 28556
| Population | 752 · lower than 85% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 15 · lower than 97% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 56.7 years · higher than 91% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 42% / 58% |
| Income per person | $35,991 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 51% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $246,500 · higher than 59% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 592 |
| Households | 376 (2 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 22% |
| Land area | 51.52 sq mi (plus 28.9 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28556. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28556
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28583 | Stonewall, NC | 4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28587 | Vandemere, NC | 4.8 mi N | Standard |
| 28515 | Bayboro, NC | 5 mi NW | Standard |
| 28571 | Oriental, NC | 6.2 mi S | Standard |
| 28509 | Alliance, NC | 7.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28537 | Hobucken, NC | 10.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 28510 | Arapahoe, NC | 11.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 28529 | Grantsboro, NC | 11.9 mi W | Standard |
| 28552 | Lowland, NC | 13.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 27806 | Aurora, NC | 14.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 28560 | New Bern, NC | 17.7 mi W | Standard |
| 27821 | Edward, NC | 18.2 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28556 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28556
123 MAIN ST
MERRITT NC 28556
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28556-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28556?
- 28556 is a Merritt, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28556 in?
- ZIP code 28556 is in Pamlico County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28556 in?
- 28556 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28556?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28556 use area code 252.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28556?
- About 752 people live in ZIP code 28556, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What ZIP codes are near 28556?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28556 are 28583 (Stonewall, 4 miles), 28587 (Vandemere, 4.8 miles), 28515 (Bayboro, 5 miles) and 28571 (Oriental, 6.2 miles).