Kinston, NC ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Kinston, North Carolina: 28504 and 28501. Together they are home to 38,049 residents in 16,492 households. That is more than the 19,505 people counted inside Kinston city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $35,118 in 28501 to $53,583 in 28504.
Kinston city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 19,505 |
| Households | 8,891 |
| Median household income | $36,878 |
| Median home value | $119,300 |
| Median age | 42.9 |
| Median rent | $867 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 38,049 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 16,492 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $35,118 (28501) to $53,583 (28504) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $44,745 |
| Homeowners | 56.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.0% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 31 routes, 17,845 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Kinston: 28504 ($53,583)
- Most residents: 28504 (20,407 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28504 (63.7% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28501 (29.4% of households)
- Most new movers: 28504 (11.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28504 (41.6 years)
- Highest median home value: 28504 ($143,300)
Every ZIP code in Kinston
| 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 | 8% of its land; mailing city |
| 28501 | Kinston | 17,642 | 7,894 | $35,118 | $79,000 | 48.4% | 29.4% | 10.2% | 15 | 9,321 | 9% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Kinston when at least 10% of its land lies inside Kinston city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Kinston. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Kinston.
Counties
- Lenoir County — 8 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Kinston, NC?
- 28504 and 28501. A ZIP code is listed for Kinston when at least 10% of its land lies inside Kinston city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Kinston.
- What is the population of Kinston, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 19,505 residents inside Kinston city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Kinston hold 38,049 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Kinston, NC?
- $36,878 inside Kinston city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $35,118 to $53,583.
- Which Kinston ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28504, at $53,583, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Kinston, NC?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 31 carrier routes reaching 17,845 residential and 1,350 business mailboxes.
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