28501 ZIP Code – Kinston, North Carolina
28501 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Kinston, North Carolina, part of Lenoir County with a population of approximately 18,635 residents. The median household income of $34,818 is well below the North Carolina average and well below the national average. The median home value of $77,400 is well below the national average, with 48.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $741, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 58% single-family (decreasing), 18% apartments (increasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 9.4%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the U.S. average. 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 39.8, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28504, 28526, 28530.
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ZIP 28501 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28501 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $34k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $77k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $741 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.8 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.4% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 30.0% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.6% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28504 – Kinston
- 28526 – Dover
- 28530 – Grifton
- 28525 – Deep Run
- 28538 – Hookerton
- 28523 – Cove City
- 28585 – Trenton
- 28551 – La Grange
- 28513 – Ayden
- 28554 – Maury
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28504 | KINSTON | 20,321 | $46,043 |
| 28526 | DOVER | 2,584 | $37,269 |
| 28530 | GRIFTON | 6,572 | $35,403 |
| 28525 | DEEP RUN | 2,790 | $53,702 |
| 28538 | HOOKERTON | 2,221 | $52,368 |