28560 ZIP Code
New Bern, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28560 |
| City/Town: | New Bern |
| County: | Craven |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,713 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,536 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,273 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,067 |
| Median Home Value: | $174,300 |
| Land Area: | 122.6 sq miles
317.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 25.4 sq miles
65.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.1267, -76.9776 |
Population Information (28560 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,713 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,677 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,036 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,681 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,994 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,923 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,216 | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,550 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,003 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,665 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,979 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,060 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,148 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,210 | 11.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,930 | 6.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 354 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28560 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $174,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $976 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,067 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,524 | 81.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,543 | 18.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,553 | 65.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,971 | 34.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28560 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,349 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 486 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,255 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,168 | 31.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,948 | 25.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,765 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,799 | 14.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,928 | 10.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28560 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,536 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,925 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,919 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,273 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28560 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,450 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,379 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 739 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,094 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,966 | 78.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,041 | 17.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 372 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28560 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,606 | 68.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,733 | 20.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 51 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,185 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 505 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,613 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,077 | 3.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,746 | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,072 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 331 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 201 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 142 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28560 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 858 | 7.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 780 | 6.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 678 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,390 | 12.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,377 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,038 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,793 | 15.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,482 | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 484 | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 644 | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28560 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,318 | 81.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 956 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 37 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 219 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 197 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 738 | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28560 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 260 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 518 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,439 | 12.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 128 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,682 | 14.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 507 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 190 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 490 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,139 | 10.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,554 | 22.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,244 | 10.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 401 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 827 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28560 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.8% | 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 (28560 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,007 | 87.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,446 | 60.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,426 | 43.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,020 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28560 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,819 | 67.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,339 | 37.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,364 | 29.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 788 | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 606 | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,857 | 16.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28560 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,773 | 69.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 504 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 126 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 626 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 573 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 63 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 261 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,112 | 15.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28560 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 54 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 995 | 7.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,314 | 16.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,577 | 18.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,576 | 18.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,715 | 12.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 650 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,190 | 8.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 820 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,176 | 8.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28560 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 72 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 574 | 4.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,300 | 23.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,116 | 57.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,861 | 13.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 144 | 1.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28560 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,979 | 17.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,224 | 10.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,120 | 70.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 64 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 71 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 33 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28560 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 779 | 6.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,942 | 34.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,979 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,824 | 24.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28560 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 576 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,059 | 14.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,141 | 15.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,829 | 24.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,466 | 19.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 955 | 12.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 409 | 5.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 118 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28560 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,372 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $471 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $976 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.38 |
Households (28560 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,524 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,348 | 46.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,531 | 13.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,234 | 19.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,513 | 30.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,408 | 29.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,758 | 32.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28560 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,771 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,282 | 30.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,748 | 53.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 209 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,385 | 12.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,389 | 31.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28560 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,490 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 347 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 286 | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,961 | 45.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,643 | 25.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,253 | 19.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28560 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,357 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,841 | 13.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,027 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,257 | 15.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 245 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,472 | 58.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,540 | 36.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28560 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,747 | 86.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,659 | 12.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,768 | 48.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,746 | 47.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,059 | 28.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 145 | 4.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28560 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,133 | 94.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 241 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,580 | 655.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,580 | 655.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,580 | 655.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 247 | 102.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 51 | 21.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 13 | 5.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 556 | 230.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 5.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28560 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,032 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,588 | 91.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,444 | 9.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,351 | 5.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 145 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 922 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 26 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28560 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,524 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,525 | 91.3% | 89.4% |
New Bern, NC28560