ZIP Code 28526 Demographics

Craven County, North Carolina  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 28526 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,584

↓ 97.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$37,269

↓ 39.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$105,700

↓ 45.5% vs county

Median Age

46.6 yrs

↓ +21.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.9%

↓ +52.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 28526 compares to Craven County and North Carolina overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 28526 $37k Craven $62k North Carolina $66k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 28526 $106k Craven $194k North Carolina $235k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

20.4%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

73.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$846

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 28526 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$105,700
Down Payment (20%)$21,140
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$671P&I: $534 | Tax: $106 | Ins: $31
Rent (Local Median)
$846
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $175/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 28526, sorted by distance.

28501 7.0 mi away lenoir county 28530 8.5 mi away craven county 28513 13.2 mi away pitt county 28504 13.6 mi away lenoir county 28538 15.0 mi away greene county 28554 19.0 mi away greene county 28580 21.3 mi away greene county 27534 29.9 mi away wayne county

About Craven County

Craven County is located in North Carolina and has a total population of 101,098. The county's median household income is $61,676 and median home value is $194,100. ZIP code 28526 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Craven County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.