City

Cove City, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Craven County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,710Population
💰$45,283Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$167,700Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.7% Female 58.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.8%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 17.7%Other: 3.2%Race
White73.8%
Hispanic1.7%
Black17.7%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
11%
18–24
15%
25–44
13%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads33.1% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (1.5%)
HS Graduate603 (36.4%)
Some College256 (15.4%)
Associates225 (13.6%)
Bachelors209 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree340 (20.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 36.4%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad36.4%
Some College15.4%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.6%Renter: 28.5%Tenure
Owner71.6%
Renter28.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,283 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$167,700 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$667/mo
Total Housing Units1,145
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Cove City, NC

Cove City is a city in North Carolina, located in Craven County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,710 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.6 years.

Economically, Cove City is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,283 is below the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cove City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $667 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cove City is moderately educated. 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (73.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cove City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28523 2,710 $45,283 $167,700 $667 2.4% 33.1% 71.6%