28562 ZIP Code — New Bern, NC

Craven County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28562 is located in New Bern, North Carolina, within Craven County. It covers approximately 151.71 square miles and serves a population of 38,048 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 28562

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $237,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $73,010. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 28562 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

38,048

population

151.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28562 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28562

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28562. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Bern	Acceptable
New Bern	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28573 Pollocksville (7.5 mi) 28560 New Bern (7.7 mi) 28529 Grantsboro (13.5 mi) 28523 Cove City (13.5 mi) 28527 Ernul (16 mi) 28555 Maysville (16.5 mi) 28533 Cherry Point (16.7 mi) 28586 Vanceboro (17 mi) 28510 Arapahoe (18.2 mi) 28532 Havelock (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	38,048
Population density	251 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	151.71 sq mi
Water area	3.73 sq mi
Latitude	35.0710
Longitude	-77.1141
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	40.7%	46.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	32.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	17.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	6.7%	3.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

38,048

Population

251

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$73,010

Median household income

$42,711

Per capita income

$237,600

Median home value

$1,072

Median monthly rent

74.7%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

14,316

Housing units

32.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

854

Under 5

937

951

5–9

1,043

971

10–14

1,066

893

15–19

980

802

20–24

880

2,464

25–34

2,704

1,761

35–44

1,934

2,318

45–54

2,544

1,141

55–59

1,252

1,148

60–64

1,261

2,747

65–74

3,015

1,479

75–84

1,623

610

85+

670

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,203	18.9%
18 and over	30,845	81.1%
65 and over	10,144	26.7%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.7%

Black or African American 19.4%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Asian 1.9%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	27,409	69.7%
Black or African American	7,617	19.4%
Two or more races	1,471	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,272	3.2%
Asian	740	1.9%
Other race	525	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	182	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	104	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	46.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	32.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	17.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	6.7%	3.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$73,010

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 28.6%

$300k–$500k 25.9%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$237,600
Median rent / month	$1,072
Owner occupied	74.7%
Renter occupied	25.3%
Vacant	9.0%
Single-family detached	71.3%
Large apartment buildings	6.8%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	14.0%
2000–2009	24.4%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	14.3%
3 bedrooms	54.8%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.3%
Electricity	72.2%
Propane / LP gas	6.2%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	8,812	52.1%
Cohabiting couple	781	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	2,765	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	4,571	27.0%
Households with children under 18	3,809	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	7,201	42.5%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.0%	21.0%
Married	62.3%	52.5%
Separated	1.2%	2.7%
Widowed	2.6%	10.4%
Divorced	13.0%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 19.6%

Some college, no degree 27.5%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 18.2%

Graduate / professional 14.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	32.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	559	6.7%
Kindergarten	316	3.8%
Elementary school	3,555	42.4%
High school	1,605	19.1%
College / grad school	2,357	28.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Retail trade 10.1%

Professional & management 8.1%

Public administration 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Construction 4.6%

Other services 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.6%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.3

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 13.1%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 23.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.5%
Retirement income	35.9%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4,492	14.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.4%
Public insurance	43.1%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	36,257	95.3%
Spanish	1,101	3.0%
Other Indo-European	615	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	70	0.2%
Other languages	335	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	36,666	96.4%
Born in same state	35,970	94.5%
Born in different state	17,577	46.2%
Foreign born	696	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	1,382	3.6%
Not a US citizen	646	46.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	5,892	15.5%
Italian	4,967	13.1%
Arab	3,776	9.9%
German	310	0.8%
Irish	258	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	232	0.6%
English	188	0.5%
Dutch	66	0.2%
Norwegian	20	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28562

What city is ZIP code 28562 in?

ZIP code 28562 is primarily assigned to New Bern, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28562 in?

ZIP code 28562 falls within Craven County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28562 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 28562 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 28562 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 28562 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 28562 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 28562 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 28562?

ZIP code 28562 has an estimated population of 38,048 residents, with a density of 251 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28562 in?

ZIP code 28562 observes the EST timezone.