City

Bridgeton, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Craven County  ·  North Carolina

👥534Population
💰$36,012Median HH Income▼ 53% below avg
🎂30.6Median Age
🏠$135,800Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓53.4%College Grads▲ 38% above avg
📊12.4%Unemployment▲ 153% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.8%Hispanic: 40.8%Black: 11.4%Race
White47.8%
Hispanic40.8%
Black11.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
27%
18–24
1%
25–44
37%
45–64
8%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty53.0% ▲ 430% above avg
College Grads53.4% ▲ 38% above avg
Unemployment12.4% ▲ 153% above avg
HS Graduate74 (26.3%)
Some College20 (7.1%)
Associates37 (13.2%)
Bachelors39 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree111 (39.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.3%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 39.5%Edu
HS Grad26.3%
Some College7.1%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate39.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.9%Renter: 44.1%Tenure
Owner55.9%
Renter44.1%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
41%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,012 ▼ 53% below avg
Median Home Value$135,800 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,082/mo
Total Housing Units231
Vacant Units36

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
58%
About Bridgeton, NC

Bridgeton is a city in North Carolina, located in Craven County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 534 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.6 years.

Economically, Bridgeton is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,012 is well below the national average. Approximately 53.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bridgeton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,082 per month.

The population of Bridgeton is well-educated. 53.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.8%.

Bridgeton, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Bridgeton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28519 534 $36,012 $135,800 $1,082 12.4% 53.4% 55.9%