New Bern, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28562
Craven County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,176
- 91/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $75,012
- Median income Near-median income area
- $277,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Bern pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 91
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28562 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 28562 (New Bern, NC) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.4 in 2023 to 230.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28562 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina, with 36,176 residents across 399.3 square miles, a density of 91 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28562 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,012 (8% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,716. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $277,800 (7% above the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,144; 74.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Craven County, so 28562 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 28562
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Bern, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28562.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
165 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
137 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
91 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
88 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
86 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 28562, New Bern, 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
36,176
Population
399.3
Area (sq mi)
91
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28562?
46.6
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
4.2%
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?
$75,012
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$44,716
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28562 ranks nationally
New Bern, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$75,012 Top 45% higher than 55% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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
19,148housing units
19,148
Total Housing Units
17,563
Occupied Units
1,585
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$277,800
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,144
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
231
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+131%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28562 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 146 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 163 |
| 2022 | +18.3% | 193 |
| 2023 | +11.2% | 214 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 231 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 946 business establishments in ZIP 28562, employing approximately 13,068 people with a combined annual payroll of $617,619,000.
946
Businesses
13,068
Employees
$617.6M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 165 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 137 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 91 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 88 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 86 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 76 | 8.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 68 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 56 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 1.7% |
| Information | 13 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28562 vs 28519 →
ZIP 28562 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
- 28573 2,176
Pollocksville (28573)
2,176 residents
- 28519 404
Bridgeton (28519)
404 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28562 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28562 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
- 28560
New Bern (28560)
$65,411 median income
- 28573
Pollocksville (28573)
$63,554 median income
- 28519
Bridgeton (28519)
$38,988 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28562 ranks the highest 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 28562, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (36,176 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 28562 in?
ZIP code 28562 (New Bern) 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 28562?
ZIP code 28562 in New Bern, NC has a population of 36,176 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28562?
The median household income in ZIP 28562 is $75,012, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28562?
The median home value in ZIP 28562 is $277,800, which is 0% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28562?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28562 is White at 69.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28562?
ZIP code 28562 has 946 business establishments employing approximately 13,068 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28562?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28562 are: Health care and social assistance (165), Retail trade (137), Other services (except public administration) (91). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28562?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28562 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28562?
In ZIP code 28562, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 28562?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28562 is 19.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28562?
In ZIP code 28562, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28562?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28562 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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