The ZIP Code 28538 is associated with Hookerton, NC in Greene County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 2,008. Median househould income in this region is $37,500, while about 12% of the population lives below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 28538 has a median age of approximately 43.2 years, with 22.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 14.1% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $21,866.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 28538 is $37,500, while the region's mean household income is $50,289. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,866. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28538 of $21,866 is approximately 28.97% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 12.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately30.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.8% of the population in 28538 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 17.8% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 28538 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 19.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 28538, 76.2% of the population graduated high school, while 14.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 37.5% in this Greene County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 18.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 37.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.6% |
| Associate's degree | 7.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 28538 are older than average. The median age of 43.2 years in ZIP Code 28538 is approximately 13.39% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.8% of the population in 28538 falls in the age group 60 to 64 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.0% of 28538 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 9.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 11.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 3.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 7.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 11.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 12.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.2% |
| 85 years and over | 2.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28538, 99.8% is one race, while 0.2% are two or more races. Approximately 7.9% of 28538 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28538 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (53.4%), followed by Black or African American (42.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53.4% |
| Black or African American | 42.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 3.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28538 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 83.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 28538 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 83.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 28538, 89.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 9.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Greene County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 89.0% |
| Spanish | 9.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28538, an estimated 21.7% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 19.3% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.3% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Greene County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 17.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 8.5% |
In 28538, 64.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.0 minutes. Approximately 28.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28538 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 21.5% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 28538 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.0% |
| Construction | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 21.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.2% |
| Retail trade | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 10.3% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 28.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.6% |
| Public administration | 6.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28538 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.42 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.55% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.75% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28538 | 11.67¢/kWh | 9.79¢/kWh | 7.42¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 13.92¢/kWh | 10.46¢/kWh | 7.9¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.62¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 8.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 28538 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.64 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.91 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.6 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.05 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.82 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.96 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.67 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.67 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.48 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.8 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.01 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.43 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 28538, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 28538 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Greene County region was problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 4 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 3 |
| Debt collection | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 3 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 3 |
| Communication tactics | 1 |
| False statements or representation | 1 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 1 |