Bridgeton, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28519
Craven County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 404
- 508/sq mi High-density area
- $38,988
- Median income Below-median income area
- $164,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bridgeton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 508
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28519 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28519 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bridgeton, Craven County, North Carolina, home to just 404 residents across 0.8 square miles, a density of 508 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28519 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,988 (44% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,589. Economic pressure is pronounced: 38.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $164,600 (37% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,010; owner occupancy is 70.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Craven County, so 28519 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 28519
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bridgeton, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28519.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28519, Bridgeton, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
404
Population
0.8
Area (sq mi)
508
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28519?
32.0
Median Age
36.5%
Male
63.5%
Female
7.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$38,988
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$28,589
Per Capita Income
38.0%
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28519 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Bridgeton, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$38,988 5th percentile higher than 5% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
260housing units
260
Total Housing Units
175
Occupied Units
85
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,600
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$1,010
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 28519, employing approximately 234 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,967,000.
24
Businesses
234
Employees
$7.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 29.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 3 | 12.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 12.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 28519 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28562
New Bern (28562)
36,176 residents
- 28560
New Bern (28560)
28,921 residents
- 28527 1,140
Ernul (28527)
1,140 residents
- 28519 404
Bridgeton (28519)
404 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28519 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28519 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28562
New Bern (28562)
$75,012 median income
- 28527
Ernul (28527)
$74,190 median income
- 28560
New Bern (28560)
$65,411 median income
- 28519
Bridgeton (28519)
$38,988 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28519 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28519, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28519 in?
ZIP code 28519 (Bridgeton) is located in Craven County, North Carolina. Craven County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/craven-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28519?
ZIP code 28519 in Bridgeton, NC has a population of 404 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28519?
The median household income in ZIP 28519 is $38,988, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28519?
The median home value in ZIP 28519 is $164,600, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28519?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28519 is White at 75.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28519?
ZIP code 28519 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 234 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28519?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28519 are: Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28519?
In ZIP code 28519, 47.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28519?
In ZIP code 28519, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28519?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28519 is 38.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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