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28538Hookerton, NC Home Values

Typical home value $179,310 as of June 2026 · 3rd of 6 in Kinston, NC

Typical value — June 2026
$179,310
observed, not a forecast
Past 12 months
+2.8%
trailing year-over-year change
Past 5 years
+25.3%
June 2021 to June 2026
Rank in metro
3rd
of 6 ZIP codes, by value

Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 28538, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.

How 28538 compares in the Kinston, NC area

ZIP code 28538 (Hookerton, NC) has a typical home value of $179,310 as of June 2026, ranking 3rd of 6 ZIP codes tracked in the Kinston, NC area, more expensive than about 67% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +2.8% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +25.3%, from $143,096 in June 2021 to $179,310 in June 2026.

Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Kinston, NC forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Kinston.

Population and demographics

ZIP code 28538 has a population of 2,231, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 48.3% White, 39.9% Black or African American, 9.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% Asian, and 0.5% two or more races.

Nearby public schools

SchoolAddressDistance
Snow Hill Primary502 SE 2nd Street, Snow Hill, NC6 mi
Contentnea-Savannah School3400 Ferrell Road, Kinston, NC7.1 mi
Greene Early College High818 Highway 91, Snow Hill, NC7.2 mi

Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28538?

$179,310 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.

Is 28538 an expensive ZIP code in the Kinston, NC area?

28538 ranks 3rd of 6 ZIP codes in the Kinston, NC area by typical home value, more expensive than about 67% of ZIP codes in the metro.

How much have home values in 28538 changed over the past year?

+2.8% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.

What is the population of ZIP code 28538?

2,231, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.

What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 28538?

Snow Hill Primary (6 mi), Contentnea-Savannah School (7.1 mi), Greene Early College High (7.2 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.

Is this page showing a forecast for 28538?

No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Kinston, NC forecast for a modeled outlook.

ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.