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Alliance, NC
Town in Pamlico County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28509.
Population
709
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
340
ZIP codes
1
Alliance and its ZIP codes
Alliance at a glance
- Alliance is 54% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,341 a year, 30% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,400 (51% below North Carolina) and median rent is $497 a month.
Local data for Alliance, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alliance, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,341
Poverty rate
18.2%
Median home value
$142,400
Median rent
$497/mo
Homeownership
60.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
65.6
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (45), Irish Americans (33), Dutch Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pamlico County. PPP loans are for Alliance.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,986
4,072 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,634
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $10,692 per person
PPP loans
$493K
5 loans, 84 jobs reported
How people get to work
Alliance, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit10.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alliance, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
199
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,805
26.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 34°F
58.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alliance, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Alliance
1 in or overlapping Alliance. Population shown
Cities near Alliance
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BayboroTown | 1.6 mi | 1.9 |
| GrantsboroTown | 2.9 mi | 3.9 |
| StonewallTown | 3.1 mi | 1.7 |
| VandemereTown | 8 mi | 1.5 |
| ArapahoeTown | 8.8 mi | 2.2 |
| MesicTown | 8.9 mi | 1 |
| OrientalTown | 9.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Fairfield HarbourCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| Minnesott BeachTown | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| AuroraTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| BridgetonTown | 13 mi | 2 |
| James CityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.7 |
| Neuse ForestCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| HobuckenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.1 |
| Cherry BranchCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| New BernCity | 16 mi | 28.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alliance, NC in?
- Alliance is in Pamlico County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Alliance, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Alliance include 28509.
- What is the population of Alliance, NC?
- About 709 people live in Alliance, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alliance?
- Nearby places include Bayboro (1.6 mi), Grantsboro (2.9 mi), Stonewall (3.1 mi), Vandemere (8 mi), Arapahoe (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023