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
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ZIP 28562 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28562 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $73k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $237k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,072 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.3% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28519 – Bridgeton
- 28573 – Pollocksville
- 28560 – New Bern
- 28523 – Cove City
- 28527 – Ernul
- 28529 – Grantsboro
- 28555 – Maysville
- 28585 – Trenton
- 28586 – Vanceboro
- 28533 – Cherry Point
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 |