| ZIP Code | 28560 |
|---|---|
| City | New Bern |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Craven County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 7 ft |
| Latitude | 35.126695 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.977628 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37049 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 17.4% ▲ 74% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 123 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,068 (28.2%) |
| Some College | 3,223 (17.9%) |
| Associates | 2,879 (16%) |
| Bachelors | 1,968 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,718 (26.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,142 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $191,600 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $992/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,165 |
| Vacant Units | 2,418 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,165 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,418 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 28560 is located in New Bern, North Carolina, within Craven County. With a population of 27,981, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.3 years. Economically, 28560 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,142 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28560 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $191,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $992 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 28560 is majority White (65.24%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.4%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28560 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 28560 in New Bern, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,981 residents, a median household income of $62,142, and a median home value of $191,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.