28504 ZIP Code – Kinston, North Carolina
Located in Kinston, North Carolina, ZIP code 28504 is a large ZIP code within Lenoir County with a population of approximately 20,321 residents. At $46,043, the median household income here runs below the North Carolina average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $117,800 is well below the national average, with 63.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $850 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 65% single-family (increasing), 5% apartments (decreasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 6.6%, which is above the U.S. rate. An estimated 18.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. An estimated 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. At 43.9, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28501, 28525, 28551.
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ZIP 28504 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28504 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $46k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $117k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $850 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.6% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28501 – Kinston
- 28525 – Deep Run
- 28551 – La Grange
- 28578 – Seven Springs
- 28526 – Dover
- 28538 – Hookerton
- 28508 – Albertson
- 28572 – Pink Hill
- 28580 – Snow Hill
- 28530 – Grifton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28501 | KINSTON | 18,635 | $34,818 |
| 28525 | DEEP RUN | 2,790 | $53,702 |
| 28551 | LA GRANGE | 12,666 | $49,125 |
| 28578 | SEVEN SPRINGS | 5,627 | $61,515 |
| 28526 | DOVER | 2,584 | $37,269 |