City

Vanceboro, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Craven County  ·  North Carolina

👥8,094Population
💰$46,486Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$100,600Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓24.9%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 74% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.2%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 28.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2%Race
White66.2%
Hispanic3.1%
Black28.5%
Asian0.1%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
32%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty17.3% ▲ 73% above avg
College Grads24.9% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 74% above avg
No HS Diploma185 (3.7%)
HS Graduate1,529 (30.7%)
Some College1,097 (22%)
Associates929 (18.7%)
Bachelors800 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree438 (8.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 22%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 16.1%Graduate: 8.8%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College22.0%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors16.1%
Graduate8.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.3%Renter: 24.7%Tenure
Owner75.3%
Renter24.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,486 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$100,600 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$828/mo
Total Housing Units3,717
Vacant Units579

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
61%
About Vanceboro, NC

Vanceboro is a city in North Carolina, located in Craven County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,094 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.6 years.

Economically, Vanceboro is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,486 is below the national average. Approximately 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Vanceboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $100,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $828 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vanceboro is less-educated. 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (66.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vanceboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28586 8,094 $46,486 $100,600 $828 8.5% 24.9% 75.3%