Craven County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 12 ZIP codes · 8 cities
12
ZIP codes
100,674
population (2021)
-2.7%
pop change since 2010
37049
FIPS code
Craven County ZIP code map
About Craven County
Craven County is located in North Carolina and contains 12 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 100,674 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.7% from 103,505 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Craven County is 37049.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 100,674 |
| 2010 population | 103,505 |
| Change | -2.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37049 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Craven County
ZIP codes for Craven County, NC (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28519 | Bridgeton | Craven | View map |
| 28523 | Cove City | Craven | View map |
| 28526 | Dover | Craven | View map |
| 28527 | Ernul | Craven | View map |
| 28532 | Havelock | Craven | View map |
| 28533 | Cherry Point | Craven | View map |
| 28560 | New Bern | Craven | View map |
| 28561 | New Bern | Craven | View map |
| 28562 | New Bern | Craven | View map |
| 28563 | New Bern | Craven | View map |
| 28564 | New Bern | Craven | View map |
| 28586 | Vanceboro | Craven | View map |
Demographics & statistics
103,395
Population
40.4
Median age
$61,171
Median household income
$33,819
Per capita income
$144,113
Median home value
$799
Median monthly rent
61.0%
Home ownership
12.7%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
34,552
Housing units
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4,604
Under 5
1,723
4,580
5–9
1,713
4,537
10–14
1,698
4,580
15–19
1,713
6,483
20–24
2,426
9,732
25–34
3,641
8,282
35–44
3,099
8,012
45–54
2,997
4,740
55–59
1,774
5,053
60–64
1,891
8,477
65–74
3,171
4,581
75–84
1,714
1,582
85+
592
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22,689 | 20.0% |
| 18 and over | 80,706 | 80.0% |
| 65 and over | 20,117 | 18.1% |
| Median age | 40.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.9%
Black or African American
20%
Two or more races
5.3%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Asian
2.5%
Other race
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70,991 | 65.9% |
| Black or African American | 21,516 | 20% |
| Two or more races | 5,689 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,318 | 4% |
| Asian | 2,692 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 1,892 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 426 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 189 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
10.6%
$25k–$35k
10.2%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
17.6%
$75k–$100k
10.3%
$100k–$150k
12.1%
$150k–$200k
2.9%
$200k+
3.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.9% |
| $200k+ | 3.1% |
| Median income | $61,171 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.6%
$50k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
13.6%
$150k–$200k
14.0%
$200k–$300k
24.1%
$300k–$500k
7.4%
$500k–$1M
3.5%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $144,113 |
| Median rent / month | $799 |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.5% |
| Vacant | 11.2% |
| Single-family detached | 58.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.4% |
| Mobile homes | 21.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.01 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% |
| 3 or more | 26.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.8% |
| Electricity | 60.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 17.0% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 21,008 | 41.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,886 | 3.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 7,442 | 16.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 11,224 | 25.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11,728 | 25.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 14,490 | 32.2% |
| Average household size | 2.06 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.1% | 27.7% |
| Married | 48.7% | 44.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 11.6% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
34.1%
Some college, no degree
24.8%
Associate's degree
12.3%
Bachelor's degree
13.0%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,416 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 1,138 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 10,088 | 38.1% |
| High school | 4,657 | 18.6% |
| College / grad school | 5,871 | 30.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Manufacturing
12.3%
Retail trade
11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.1%
Public administration
6.6%
Construction
5.7%
Other services
5.6%
Professional & management
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.5% |
| Service | 18.1% |
| Sales & office | 16.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.5% |
| Production & transportation | 15.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 65.9% |
| Government | 15.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.0% |
| Carpool | 10.9% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.7%
Under 18 years
14.6%
18 and over
12.2%
Married-couple families
5.8%
Female-led households
29.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.0% |
| Retirement income | 23.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 22.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 20.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.6% |
| Visited dentist | 60.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.9% |
| Teeth loss | 15.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11,165 | 11.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 14.6% |
| 65 and over | 32.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.1% |
| Public insurance | 38.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 97,068 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 2,917 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,674 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 98 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 1,053 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 99,291 | 97.4% |
| Born in same state | 97,593 | 96.2% |
| Born in different state | 51,145 | 54.0% |
| Foreign born | 1,698 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,104 | 2.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,052 | 32.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 13,730 | 13.3% |
| Arab | 12,899 | 12.5% |
| Italian | 10,347 | 10% |
| German | 576 | 0.6% |
| English | 557 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 464 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 329 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 124 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 83 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.8% |
| Internet access | 73.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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