Lenoir County, NC ZIP Codes
8 ZIP codes cover all or part of Lenoir County, North Carolina: 28504, 28501, 28551, 28572, 28530, 28578, 28525 and 28538. The Census Bureau counts 54,919 residents in the county, with a median household income of $45,143 and a median home value of $120,500. Median household income ranges from $35,118 in 28501 to $69,900 in 28578. Its largest communities include Kinston, La Grange, New Hope, Jackson Heights and Deep Run.
Lenoir County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 54,919 |
| Households | 23,351 |
| Median household income | $45,143 |
| Median home value | $120,500 |
| Median age | 41.9 |
| Median rent | $861 |
All 8 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 75,090 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 31,229 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $35,118 (28501) to $69,900 (28578) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $47,834 |
| Homeowners | 61.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.3% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 56 routes, 34,696 homes (8 of 8 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Lenoir County: 28578 ($69,900)
- Most residents: 28504 (20,407 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28578 (73.1% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28525 (36.9% of households)
- Most new movers: 28538 (15.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28578 (35.5 years)
- Highest median home value: 28530 ($151,300)
Every ZIP code in Lenoir County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28504 | Kinston | 20,407 | 8,598 | $53,583 | $143,300 | 63.7% | 28.5% | 11.6% | 16 | 9,876 | 98% of its land |
| 28501 | Kinston | 17,642 | 7,894 | $35,118 | $79,000 | 48.4% | 29.4% | 10.2% | 15 | 9,321 | 75% of its land |
| 28551 | La Grange | 14,078 | 5,478 | $49,092 | $131,100 | 66.9% | 30.7% | 7.0% | 10 | 6,462 | 58% of its land |
| 28572 | Pink Hill | 6,658 | 2,560 | $55,660 | $137,100 | 72.2% | 35.4% | 4.7% | 4 | 2,961 | 27% of its land |
| 28530 | Grifton | 6,484 | 2,997 | $37,361 | $151,300 | 63.8% | 28.5% | 10.4% | 4 | 3,179 | 36% of its land |
| 28578 | Seven Springs | 4,219 | 1,428 | $69,900 | $95,300 | 73.1% | 34.7% | 5.2% | 3 | 2,379 | 28% of its land |
| 28525 | Deep Run | 3,613 | 1,410 | $59,191 | $104,800 | 70.3% | 36.9% | 8.9% | 2 | 1,499 | 92% of its land |
| 28538 | Hookerton | 1,989 | 864 | $56,953 | $114,800 | 49.2% | 18.2% | 15.6% | 2 | 919 | 18% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Lenoir 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
- Kinston — 19,505 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- La Grange — 2,756 residents · 1 ZIP code
- New Hope — 1,487 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Jackson Heights — 794 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Deep Run — 662 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Graingers — 27 residents · 2 ZIP codes
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Lenoir County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Lenoir County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Lenoir County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Lenoir County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Lenoir County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Lenoir County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Lenoir County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Lenoir County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Lenoir County, NC?
- 28504, 28501, 28551, 28572, 28530, 28578, 28525 and 28538. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Lenoir County?
- 54,919 residents in 23,351 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Lenoir County?
- $45,143 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $35,118 (28501) to $69,900 (28578).
- Which Lenoir County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28578, at $69,900, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Lenoir County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Lenoir County?
- For the 8 of 8 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 56 carrier routes reaching 34,696 residential and 1,895 business mailboxes.
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