Checked
Hobucken, NC
Census-designated place in Pamlico County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28537.
Population
5
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
1
Hobucken and its ZIP codes
Hobucken at a glance
- Hobucken is 100% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Hobucken, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pamlico County. PPP loans are for Hobucken.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.5 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
$41.7K
3 loans, 8 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Hobucken, 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
89° / 36°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hobucken, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Hobucken
1 in or overlapping Hobucken. Population shown
Cities near Hobucken
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MesicTown | 5.7 mi | 1 |
| VandemereTown | 6.8 mi | 1.5 |
| StonewallTown | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| AuroraTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| BayboroTown | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| AllianceTown | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| OrientalTown | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| GrantsboroTown | 17 mi | 3.9 |
| Swan QuarterCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.9 |
| BayviewCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| BathTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| BelhavenTown | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| ArapahoeTown | 22 mi | 2.2 |
| Minnesott BeachTown | 23 mi | 3.5 |
| PantegoTown | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| Fairfield HarbourCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hobucken, NC in?
- Hobucken is in Pamlico County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Hobucken, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hobucken include 28537.
- What is the population of Hobucken, NC?
- About 5 people live in Hobucken, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hobucken?
- Nearby places include Mesic (5.7 mi), Vandemere (6.8 mi), Stonewall (12 mi), Aurora (13 mi), Bayboro (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023