28562 ZIP Code
New Bern, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28562 |
| City/Town: | New Bern |
| County: | Craven |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,048 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,010 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,138 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,603 |
| Median Home Value: | $237,600 |
| Land Area: | 151.7 sq miles
392.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.7 sq miles
9.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.0810, -77.1250 |
Population Information (28562 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,048 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,138 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,910 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,791 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,994 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,037 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,873 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,682 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,168 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,695 | 9.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,862 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,393 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,409 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,762 | 15.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,102 | 8.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,280 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28562 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $237,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,072 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,603 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,929 | 91.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,674 | 9.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,642 | 74.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,287 | 25.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28562 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,671 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 825 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,569 | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,628 | 19.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,874 | 27.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,328 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,215 | 18.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,232 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28562 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,010 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $96,093 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $98,267 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,138 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28562 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,108 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,096 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 536 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,709 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,869 | 75.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,466 | 20.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 761 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28562 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 27,409 | 72.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,617 | 20.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 182 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 740 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 104 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 525 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,471 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,272 | 3.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,379 | 6.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,397 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 472 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 56 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 454 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28562 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 824 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 591 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,164 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,491 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,121 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,529 | 14.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,159 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,584 | 21.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,202 | 7.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,264 | 7.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28562 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,135 | 82.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,647 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 31 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 105 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 440 | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,134 | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28562 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 553 | 3.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 784 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,986 | 11.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 471 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,719 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 832 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 156 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 820 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,387 | 8.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,205 | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,022 | 11.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 772 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,389 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28562 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.3% | 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 (28562 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,935 | 91.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,065 | 73.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,042 | 42.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,281 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28562 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,017 | 65.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,708 | 45.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 6,083 | 35.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 723 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 764 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,838 | 10.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28562 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,267 | 71.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 956 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 144 | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 376 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 669 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 443 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,258 | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,447 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 43 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28562 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 246 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,613 | 14.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,533 | 24.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,177 | 17.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,153 | 16.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,222 | 11.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,294 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 695 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 337 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 333 | 1.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28562 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 352 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,265 | 6.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,653 | 14.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 10,191 | 54.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,590 | 19.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 552 | 3.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28562 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,429 | 20.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,057 | 6.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,231 | 72.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 101 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 82 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28562 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,092 | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,971 | 29.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,089 | 41.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,777 | 22.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28562 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 467 | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 523 | 4.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,048 | 16.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,882 | 14.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,615 | 28.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,273 | 25.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 758 | 6.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 76 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28562 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,411 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $533 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,072 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.38 |
Households (28562 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,929 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,812 | 52.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,421 | 14.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,765 | 16.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,571 | 27.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,809 | 22.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 7,201 | 42.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.21 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.78 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28562 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,136 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,177 | 21.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,426 | 62.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 388 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,966 | 13.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,593 | 23.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28562 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,392 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 559 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 316 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,555 | 42.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,605 | 19.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,357 | 28.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28562 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,369 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 4,492 | 14.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 37,216 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,641 | 15.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 329 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,264 | 40.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,048 | 54.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28562 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,803 | 86.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,041 | 13.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,097 | 41.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,807 | 55.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,862 | 36.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 137 | 2.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28562 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,666 | 96.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 696 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,382 | 198.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,382 | 198.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,382 | 198.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 217 | 31.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 100 | 14.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 728 | 104.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 49 | 7.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28562 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,257 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 33,800 | 93.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,457 | 6.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,493 | 4.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 370 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 480 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 114 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28562 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,929 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,631 | 92.3% | 89.4% |
New Bern, NC28562