Craven County, NC ZIP Codes
10 ZIP codes cover all or part of Craven County, North Carolina. The Census Bureau counts 102,612 residents in the county, with a median household income of $65,873 and a median home value of $231,600. Median household income ranges from $37,361 in 28530 to $75,012 in 28562. Its largest communities include New Bern, Havelock, James City, Trent Woods and Brices Creek.
Craven County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 102,612 |
| Households | 42,871 |
| Median household income | $65,873 |
| Median home value | $231,600 |
| Median age | 38.8 |
| Median rent | $1,110 |
All 10 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 112,154 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 46,990 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $37,361 (28530) to $75,012 (28562) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $64,902 |
| Homeowners | 68.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 89 routes, 53,297 homes (8 of 10 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Craven County: 28562 ($75,012)
- Most residents: 28562 (39,082 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28527 (86.3% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28523 (41.6% of households)
- Most new movers: 28533 (41.3% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28533 (21.3 years)
- Highest median home value: 28562 ($277,800)
Every ZIP code in Craven County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28562 | New Bern | 39,082 | 17,563 | $75,012 | $277,800 | 74.4% | 21.8% | 12.9% | 33 | 21,926 | 92% of its land |
| 28560 | New Bern | 28,661 | 12,154 | $65,411 | $216,900 | 69.5% | 26.1% | 12.6% | 26 | 14,987 | 63% of its land |
| 28532 | Havelock | 20,908 | 8,214 | $60,605 | $218,000 | 52.0% | 37.1% | 16.5% | 16 | 9,940 | 100% of its land |
| 28586 | Vanceboro | 7,992 | 3,157 | $57,041 | $112,300 | 75.6% | 29.8% | 15.5% | 5 | 3,364 | 91% of its land |
| 28530 | Grifton | 6,484 | 2,997 | $37,361 | $151,300 | 63.8% | 28.5% | 10.4% | 4 | 3,179 | 17% of its land |
| 28523 | Cove City | 2,753 | 1,116 | $45,452 | $158,600 | 66.2% | 41.6% | 5.4% | 2 | 1,189 | 100% of its land |
| 28533 | Cherry Point | 2,452 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 41.3% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 28526 | Dover | 1,842 | 980 | $39,110 | $124,200 | 82.8% | 14.7% | 2.4% | 2 | 1,051 | 63% of its land |
| 28527 | Ernul | 1,588 | 634 | $74,190 | $120,800 | 86.3% | 30.6% | 3.8% | 1 | 545 | 100% of its land |
| 28519 | Bridgeton | 392 | 175 | $38,988 | $164,600 | 70.3% | 34.9% | 12.5% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Craven County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- New Bern — 32,734 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Havelock — 17,691 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- James City — 4,789 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Trent Woods — 4,032 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Brices Creek — 3,415 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Fairfield Harbour — 2,948 residents · 1 ZIP code
- River Bend — 2,874 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Neuse Forest — 2,671 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Cherry Branch — 1,684 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Vanceboro — 1,030 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Cove City — 504 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Bridgeton — 427 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Dover — 404 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Craven County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Craven County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Craven County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Craven County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Craven County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Craven County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Craven County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Craven County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Craven County, NC?
- 28562, 28560, 28532, 28586, 28530, 28523, 28533, 28526, 28527 and 28519. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Craven County?
- 102,612 residents in 42,871 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Craven County?
- $65,873 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $37,361 (28530) to $75,012 (28562).
- Which Craven County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28562, at $75,012, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Craven County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Craven County?
- For the 8 of 10 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 89 carrier routes reaching 53,297 residential and 2,885 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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