28504 ZIP Code
Kinston, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28504 |
| City/Town: | Kinston |
| County: | Lenoir |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,321 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,043 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,721 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,300 |
| Median Home Value: | $117,800 |
| Land Area: | 121.1 sq miles
313.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2274, -77.6359 |
Population Information (28504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,321 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,499 | 46.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,822 | 53.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 852 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 968 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,250 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,132 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,275 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,202 | 10.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,148 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,604 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,403 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,693 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,875 | 14.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,101 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 818 | 4.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $117,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $850 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,300 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,553 | 92.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 747 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,386 | 63.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,167 | 37.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,844 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 601 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,882 | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,408 | 29.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,459 | 23.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,158 | 14.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,471 | 9.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 865 | 5.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28504 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,043 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,616 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,552 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,721 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,071 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,547 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 491 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,960 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,466 | 75.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,734 | 20.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 328 | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,549 | 61.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,474 | 31.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 146 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 38 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 574 | 2.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 528 | 2.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 720 | 3.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,156 | 5.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 776 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 209 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 171 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28504 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 269 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 750 | 8.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 888 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,110 | 13.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,572 | 18.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,369 | 16.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,077 | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 950 | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 372 | 4.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 196 | 2.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28504 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,974 | 81.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,079 | 12.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 21 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 49 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 91 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 163 | 1.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28504 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 120 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 590 | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,630 | 19.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 279 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 844 | 9.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 247 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 13 | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 322 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 290 | 3.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,780 | 32.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 323 | 3.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 493 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 616 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.1% | 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 (28504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,099 | 89.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,323 | 60.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,968 | 49.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,742 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28504 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,632 | 65.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,704 | 43.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,605 | 30.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 787 | 9.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 261 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,405 | 16.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28504 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,881 | 63.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 167 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 588 | 6.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 462 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 85 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 192 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 284 | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,641 | 17.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28504 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 437 | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 769 | 8.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,670 | 18.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,596 | 17.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,428 | 26.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,084 | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 819 | 8.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 224 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 269 | 2.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28504 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 378 | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 246 | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,210 | 23.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,649 | 50.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,428 | 15.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 389 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28504 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,152 | 13.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 945 | 11.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,323 | 73.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 58 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 19 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 56 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28504 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 486 | 5.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,105 | 36.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,895 | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,067 | 24.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28504 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 600 | 11.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,412 | 26.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,566 | 29.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 806 | 15.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 603 | 11.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 342 | 6.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 45 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 12 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28504 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,175 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $485 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $850 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.16 | 2.38 |
Households (28504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,553 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,221 | 37.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,115 | 13.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,867 | 21.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,741 | 32.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,118 | 24.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,314 | 38.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28504 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,124 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,434 | 42.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,481 | 42.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 405 | 5.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 723 | 8.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,915 | 35.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28504 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,195 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 265 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 147 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,774 | 42.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,045 | 24.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 964 | 23.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,488 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,693 | 10.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,841 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,740 | 23.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 381 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,073 | 43.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,286 | 48.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28504 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,248 | 89.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,976 | 9.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,223 | 61.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 672 | 34.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 312 | 15.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 81 | 4.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,481 | 95.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 166 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 840 | 506.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 840 | 506.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 840 | 506.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 316 | 190.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 34 | 20.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 357 | 215.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 5.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28504 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,469 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,143 | 93.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,326 | 6.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,030 | 5.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 185 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 84 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 27 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28504 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,553 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,604 | 88.9% | 89.4% |
Kinston, NC28504