ZIP Code 28571: Oriental, North Carolina
ZIP code 28571 is assigned to Oriental, North Carolina, and lies within Pamlico County. Its reference point is at latitude 35.0364 and longitude -76.7015 (35°02'11.0"N 76°42'05.4"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 28571
28571 is the only ZIP code listed for Oriental, NC in our directory.
Across Pamlico County there are 10 ZIP codes listed, and North Carolina has 1,115 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 28556 in Merritt, NC, about 6.2 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 28571 |
|---|---|
| City | Oriental |
| County | Pamlico County |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Latitude | 35.0364 |
| Longitude | -76.7015 |
| DMS | 35°02'11.0"N 76°42'05.4"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 28556 (Merritt, 6.2 mi) |
All ZIP codes in Oriental, NC · All North Carolina ZIP codes
Map of ZIP Code 28571
Map centered on 35.0364, -76.7015. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 28571
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 28571, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 28571, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Merritt, NC (6.2 mi north), Arapahoe, NC (6.8 mi west) and Stonewall, NC (7.3 mi north). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Merritt, NC – 6.2 mi north
- Arapahoe, NC – 6.8 mi west
- Stonewall, NC – 7.3 mi north
- Bayboro, NC – 8.5 mi north
- Alliance, NC – 9.1 mi northeast
- Grantsboro, NC – 9.8 mi west
- Vandemere, NC – 11 mi north
- Cedar Island, NC – 13 mi southeast
- Davis, NC – 13 mi southeast
- Salter Path, NC – 13 mi southeast
Schools Near Oriental, NC
If you are moving to ZIP code 28571, check the school district serving Oriental and Pamlico County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Oriental, NC can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 28571 may also use facilities in nearby Merritt, Arapahoe and Stonewall.
Shopping and Dining in Oriental
For places to eat and shop near Oriental, NC, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 28571.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Oriental, North Carolina can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 28571.
To research local history, try searching for Pamlico County records and archives along with the name Oriental.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 28571, Merritt lies about 6.2 mi to the north, Arapahoe lies about 6.8 mi to the west, Stonewall lies about 7.3 mi to the north, Bayboro lies about 8.5 mi to the north and Alliance lies about 9.1 mi to the northeast. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 28571
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