New Bern, NC ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve New Bern, North Carolina: 28562 and 28560. Together they are home to 67,743 residents in 29,717 households. That is more than the 32,734 people counted inside New Bern city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $65,411 in 28560 to $75,012 in 28562.
New Bern city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 32,734 |
| Households | 14,673 |
| Median household income | $61,031 |
| Median home value | $240,100 |
| Median age | 38.9 |
| Median rent | $1,081 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 67,743 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 29,717 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $65,411 (28560) to $75,012 (28562) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $71,085 |
| Homeowners | 72.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 59 routes, 34,803 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in New Bern: 28562 ($75,012)
- Most residents: 28562 (39,082 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28562 (74.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28560 (26.1% of households)
- Most new movers: 28562 (12.9% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28560 (42.8 years)
- Highest median home value: 28562 ($277,800)
Every ZIP code in New Bern
| 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 | 14% of its land; mailing city |
| 28560 | New Bern | 28,661 | 12,154 | $65,411 | $216,900 | 69.5% | 26.1% | 12.6% | 26 | 14,987 | 6% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for New Bern when at least 10% of its land lies inside New Bern city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is New Bern. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside New Bern.
Counties
- Craven County — 10 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in New Bern, NC?
- 28562 and 28560. A ZIP code is listed for New Bern when at least 10% of its land lies inside New Bern city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is New Bern.
- What is the population of New Bern, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 32,734 residents inside New Bern city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve New Bern hold 67,743 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in New Bern, NC?
- $61,031 inside New Bern city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $65,411 to $75,012.
- Which New Bern ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28562, at $75,012, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in New Bern, NC?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 59 carrier routes reaching 34,803 residential and 2,110 business mailboxes.
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