28519 ZIP Code — Bridgeton, NC

Craven County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28519 is located in Bridgeton, North Carolina, within Craven County. It covers approximately 1.31 square miles and serves a population of 510 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 28519

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $125,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $49,167. Poverty affects 44% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

510

population

1.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28519 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28519

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28519. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bridgeton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	510
Population density	389 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	1.31 sq mi
Water area	0.46 sq mi
Latitude	35.1224
Longitude	-77.0209
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	252

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.2%	46.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	32.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	17.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

510

Population

389

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$49,167

Median household income

$24,348

Per capita income

$125,000

Median home value

$1,080

Median monthly rent

68.8%

Home ownership

43.5%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

176

Housing units

39.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	178	34.9%
18 and over	332	65.1%
65 and over	70	13.7%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Black or African American 5.9%

Group	Count	%
White	480	94.1%
Black or African American	30	5.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.2%	46.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	32.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	17.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	3.6%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$49,167

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 32.6%

$100k–$150k 37.9%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$1M+ 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,000
Median rent / month	$1,080
Owner occupied	68.8%
Renter occupied	31.3%
Vacant	18.6%
Single-family detached	41.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.6%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	29.7%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	15.3%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	45.3%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	5.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	32.3%
2 vehicles	54.2%
3 or more	8.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	54.7%
Propane / LP gas	43.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	61	31.8%
Cohabiting couple	15	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	65	33.9%
Female householder, no spouse	51	26.6%
Households with children under 18	53	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	66	34.4%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.5%	27.9%
Married	58.9%	49.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	14.6%	13.6%
Divorced	14.1%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 25.8%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 32.8%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	39.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	9.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	114	78.6%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	18	12.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Construction 16.0%

Retail trade 13.6%

Public administration 11.2%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Finance & real estate 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Other services 5.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	6.5%
Sales & office	39.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	6.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.5%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	21.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.3%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.7

Poverty

All people 43.5%

Under 18 years 71.9%

18 and over 28.3%

Married-couple families 26.2%

Female-led households 36.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.8%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	16.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	1.2%
65 and over	58.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.0%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	20.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	446	87.5%
Spanish	69	15.5%
Other Indo-European	69	15.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	468	91.8%
Born in same state	468	91.8%
Born in different state	291	57.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	42	8.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	73	14.3%
Italian	58	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	42	8.2%
Norwegian	7	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	83.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28519

What city is ZIP code 28519 in?

ZIP code 28519 is primarily assigned to Bridgeton, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28519 in?

ZIP code 28519 falls within Craven County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28519?

44% of residents in ZIP code 28519 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 28519 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 28519 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28519?

The median home value in ZIP code 28519 is $125,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 28519?

ZIP code 28519 has an estimated population of 510 residents, with a density of 389 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28519 in?

ZIP code 28519 observes the EST timezone.