28562 ZIP Code – New Bern, North Carolina

28562 is a large ZIP code in New Bern, North Carolina, part of Craven County with a population of approximately 38,048 residents. The median household income is $73,010 — above the North Carolina average and near the national average. Median home values of $237,600 are near the national average, with 74.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,072 is near the national average. Housing consists of 79% single-family (increasing), 13% apartments (increasing).

The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.9%, well below the national average. The poverty rate is 10.1%, below the national average. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 46.6, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28519, 28573, 28560.

ZIP Code 28562 Data

Population 38,048
Median Household Income $73,010
Median Home Value $237,600
Median Rent $1,072
Median Age 46.6
Unemployment Rate 2.9%
Poverty Rate 10.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%
County Craven County

ZIP 28562 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 28562NC Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population38k12k10k
Median Household Income$73k$63k$73k
Median Home Value$237k$213k$258k
Median Rent$1,072$968$1,088
Median Age46.643.343.2
Unemployment Rate2.9%5.2%5.0%
Poverty Rate10.1%15.0%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher33.3%26.3%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
28519 BRIDGETON 510 $49,167
28573 POLLOCKSVILLE 1,863 $59,100
28560 NEW BERN 28,713 $59,536
28523 COVE CITY 2,495 $43,994
28527 ERNUL 1,055 $59,375