28523 ZIP Code – Cove City, North Carolina
ZIP code 28523 is a small ZIP code located in Cove City, North Carolina, within Craven County with a population of approximately 2,495 residents. The median household income of $43,994 is below the North Carolina average and below the national average. Median home values of $137,500 are well below the national average, with 66.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $634, which is well below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 68% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.4%, well below the national average. An estimated 6.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 19.7%, below the national average. At 45.6, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 28526, 28586, 28585.
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ZIP 28523 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28523 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,495 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $43k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $137k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $634 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.7% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28526 – Dover
- 28586 – Vanceboro
- 28585 – Trenton
- 28562 – New Bern
- 28501 – Kinston
- 28530 – Grifton
- 28527 – Ernul
- 28573 – Pollocksville
- 28519 – Bridgeton
- 28513 – Ayden
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28526 | DOVER | 2,584 | $37,269 |
| 28586 | VANCEBORO | 7,470 | $43,173 |
| 28585 | TRENTON | 3,830 | $56,875 |
| 28562 | NEW BERN | 38,048 | $73,010 |
| 28501 | KINSTON | 18,635 | $34,818 |