ZIP code 28551: La Grange, NC
28551 is a ZIP code in La Grange, North Carolina, mainly in Lenoir County, part of the Kinston, NC micro area. About 14,078 people live here.
- Population
- 14,078
- Median household income
- $49,092
- Typical home value
- $181,400+6.8% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $868gross, per month
- Median age
- 35.9
- Homeowners
- 66.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 28551 details
| City | La Grange |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lenoir County (also partly Wayne County, Greene County) |
| Metro area | Kinston, NC |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 132.7 sq mi, plus 0.8 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 106 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 22.6 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 35.32132, -77.78086 |
Median rent in 28551 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $230/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $717/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $979/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 28551
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27534 | Goldsboro, NC | 6.8 mi | 30,415 |
| 28578 | Seven Springs, NC | 9.6 mi | 4,219 |
| 28504 | Kinston, NC | 10.4 mi | 20,407 |
| 28503 | Kinston, NC | 10.5 mi | — |
| 27531 | Goldsboro, NC | 10.6 mi | 555 |
| 28580 | Snow Hill, NC | 10.8 mi | 11,644 |
| 28502 | Kinston, NC | 11.9 mi | — |
| 28333 | Dudley, NC | 13.6 mi | 10,534 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 28551?
A typical home in ZIP code 28551 is worth about $181,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $49,092 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with North Carolina average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $181,400 homeWhat can a $49,092 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 28551
What city is ZIP code 28551?
ZIP code 28551 is in La Grange, NC, in Lenoir County.
What county is ZIP code 28551 in?
28551 is mainly in Lenoir County, North Carolina, and partly in Wayne County and Greene County.
What is the population of ZIP code 28551?
About 14,078 people live in ZIP code 28551, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 28551 in?
28551 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.