Lenoir County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 7 ZIP codes · 4 cities
7
ZIP codes
54,706
population (2021)
-8.0%
pop change since 2010
37107
FIPS code
Lenoir County ZIP code map
About Lenoir County
Lenoir County is located in North Carolina and contains 7 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 54,706 as of 2021,
a decrease of
8% from 59,495 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lenoir County is 37107.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 54,706 |
| 2010 population | 59,495 |
| Change | -8.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37107 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lenoir County
ZIP codes for Lenoir County, NC (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28501 | Kinston | Lenoir | View map |
| 28502 | Kinston | Lenoir | View map |
| 28503 | Kinston | Lenoir | View map |
| 28504 | Kinston | Lenoir | View map |
| 28525 | Deep Run | Lenoir | View map |
| 28551 | La Grange | Lenoir | View map |
| 28572 | Pink Hill | Lenoir | View map |
Demographics & statistics
54,412
Population
42.2
Median age
$43,309
Median household income
$27,141
Per capita income
$98,475
Median home value
$765
Median monthly rent
64.8%
Home ownership
18.7%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
17,435
Housing units
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,497
Under 5
1,552
1,627
5–9
1,686
1,667
10–14
1,729
1,595
15–19
1,654
1,719
20–24
1,782
2,969
25–34
3,079
2,831
35–44
2,935
3,407
45–54
3,532
1,869
55–59
1,938
1,908
60–64
1,978
3,213
65–74
3,332
1,501
75–84
1,557
911
85+
944
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,755 | 19.7% |
| 18 and over | 42,657 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 11,458 | 21.1% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
47.8%
Black or African American
37.8%
Hispanic or Latino
5.4%
Other race
4.2%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,487 | 47.8% |
| Black or African American | 21,746 | 37.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,082 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 2,431 | 4.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,397 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 220 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 93 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.1%
$10k–$15k
7.4%
$15k–$25k
12.2%
$25k–$35k
12.8%
$35k–$50k
16.6%
$50k–$75k
16.6%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
10.5%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k+
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.4% |
| Median income | $43,309 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
19.7%
$50k–$100k
32.7%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k–$300k
9.6%
$300k–$500k
6.4%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,475 |
| Median rent / month | $765 |
| Owner occupied | 64.8% |
| Renter occupied | 35.3% |
| Vacant | 13.6% |
| Single-family detached | 58.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.3% |
| Mobile homes | 28.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.38 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.5% |
| 3 or more | 28.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.2% |
| Electricity | 72.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,219 | 43.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,764 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,608 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,881 | 31.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,240 | 26.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8,258 | 35.6% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.3% | 29.6% |
| Married | 48.3% | 43.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 11.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.9%
Some HS, no diploma
12.0%
HS graduate
31.4%
Some college, no degree
23.2%
Associate's degree
13.2%
Bachelor's degree
11.6%
Graduate / professional
3.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 573 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 811 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 5,193 | 47.0% |
| High school | 3,010 | 23.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,200 | 20.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.4%
Manufacturing
17.7%
Retail trade
10.3%
Construction
9.6%
Public administration
5.6%
Professional & management
5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Agriculture & mining
4.6%
Other services
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.1% |
| Service | 17.2% |
| Sales & office | 17.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.7% |
| Production & transportation | 23.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.0% |
| Government | 17.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.5% |
| Carpool | 12.3% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.6 |
Poverty
All people
18.7%
Under 18 years
31.4%
18 and over
15.8%
Married-couple families
6.9%
Female-led households
26.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.2% |
| Retirement income | 28.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 21.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.6% |
| High cholesterol | 35.1% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 30.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.2% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.0% |
| No physical activity | 29.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 13.7% |
| No health insurance | 22.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.7% |
| Visited dentist | 54.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 21.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,142 | 9.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 7.4% |
| 18–64 years | 18.1% |
| 65 and over | 44.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.7% |
| Public insurance | 48.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 51,363 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 1,536 | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,415 | 4.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 99 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 51,987 | 94.2% |
| Born in same state | 51,618 | 93.6% |
| Born in different state | 41,469 | 74.8% |
| Foreign born | 369 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,425 | 5.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 984 | 33.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,492 | 10.1% |
| Arab | 4,006 | 7.4% |
| Italian | 2,799 | 5.1% |
| Polish | 134 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 92 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 86 | 0.2% |
| English | 79 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 12 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.4% |
| Internet access | 88.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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