28501 ZIP Code
Kinston, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28501 |
| City/Town: | Kinston |
| County: | Lenoir |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,635 |
| Median Household Income: | $34,818 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,018 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,968 |
| Median Home Value: | $77,400 |
| Land Area: | 99.8 sq miles
258.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2391, -77.5272 |
Population Information (28501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,635 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,656 | 46.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,979 | 53.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,068 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,446 | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,331 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,346 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,104 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,994 | 10.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,203 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,138 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,223 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,151 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,889 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,109 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 633 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $77,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $741 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,968 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,709 | 77.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,259 | 22.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,656 | 47.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,053 | 52.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,340 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 686 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,838 | 14.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,541 | 36.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,425 | 19.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,243 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,151 | 9.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 456 | 3.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $34,818 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $53,545 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $47,647 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,018 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,823 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,968 | 89.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 850 | 10.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,641 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,260 | 75.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,181 | 16.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 495 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 32 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,588 | 24.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,144 | 65.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 55 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 59 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 667 | 3.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,122 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 864 | 4.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,151 | 6.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 865 | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 66 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 41 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 179 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28501 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 901 | 11.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 931 | 12.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,056 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 981 | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,080 | 14.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,253 | 16.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 765 | 9.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 443 | 5.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 104 | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 195 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28501 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,462 | 78.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 848 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 57 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 109 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 53 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 109 | 1.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28501 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 346 | 5.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 565 | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,450 | 20.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 201 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 454 | 6.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 417 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 115 | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 453 | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,886 | 27.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 546 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 215 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 320 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 31.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (28501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,227 | 87.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,846 | 47.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,831 | 58.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,044 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28501 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,678 | 60.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,488 | 45.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,165 | 28.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 797 | 10.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 231 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,781 | 36.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28501 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,030 | 60.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 171 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 424 | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 368 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 680 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 185 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 471 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,639 | 16.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28501 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 109 | 1.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 592 | 5.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,236 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 958 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,520 | 15.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,706 | 17.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,914 | 19.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 855 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,071 | 10.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28501 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 114 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,045 | 10.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,845 | 28.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,015 | 50.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 830 | 8.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 119 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28501 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,350 | 30.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 566 | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,591 | 59.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 111 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 76 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28501 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,285 | 16.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,247 | 42.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,811 | 23.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,366 | 17.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28501 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,190 | 32.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,238 | 33.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 485 | 13.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 439 | 12.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 178 | 4.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 101 | 2.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 25 | 0.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,131 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $378 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $741 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.38 |
Households (28501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,709 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,953 | 25.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 406 | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,756 | 22.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,398 | 44.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,462 | 31.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,890 | 37.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.37 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28501 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,747 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,008 | 44.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,249 | 33.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 299 | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 981 | 14.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,281 | 48.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28501 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,488 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 114 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 517 | 11.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,058 | 45.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,331 | 29.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 468 | 10.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,841 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,292 | 9.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,271 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,516 | 24.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 826 | 18.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,042 | 45.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,648 | 36.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28501 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,152 | 86.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,174 | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,413 | 65.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 730 | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 339 | 15.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 31 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,990 | 96.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 92 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 645 | 701.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 645 | 701.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 645 | 701.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 47 | 51.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 8 | 8.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 531 | 577.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28501 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,567 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,299 | 92.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,268 | 7.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,159 | 6.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 38 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 59 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28501 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,709 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,708 | 87.0% | 89.4% |
Kinston, NC28501