Zip code 28504: Kinston, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28504?

28504 is assigned to Kinston, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28504 in?

28504 is mostly in Lenoir County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 28504?

About 20,407 people live in 28504, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28504?

The median household income in 28504 is $53,583.

Q: What zip codes are near 28504?

The closest zip codes to 28504 are 28502, 28501, 28503, 28525, 28551.

Residential delivery areaLenoir CountyEastern Time

Population

20,407

Median household income

$54K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$143K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$940/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

121 sq mi

169 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 28504

28504 is a small-town zip code in Kinston, North Carolina (Lenoir County), covering 121 sq mi of land. About 20,407 people live here, or 169 per square mile. The median resident is 41.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $53,583 a year, 34% below the national median of $80,734. 18% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $143,300, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 64% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $940 a month.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.1 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and office and administrative support.

How 28504 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers16%
97th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%64th of 798 in NC
Unemployment rate9.4%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%82nd of 799 in NC
Residents 65 and older21.8%
82nd
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%304th of 802 in NC
Veterans8.4%
81st
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%263rd of 801 in NC
Poverty rate18%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%203rd of 788 in NC
Government workers17.9%
76th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%246th of 798 in NC
Uninsured rate10.9%
75th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%308th of 797 in NC
Median age41.6
69th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1434th of 802 in NC
Diversity index57
65th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4227th of 802 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.445
59th
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477320th of 781 in NC
Housing vacancy7.2%
54th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%626th of 789 in NC
Homeownership rate63.7%
39th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%632nd of 788 in NC
Population20,407
32nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404197th of 802 in NC
Rent-burdened renters45.6%
31st
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%406th of 760 in NC
Residents under 1820%
31st
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%425th of 802 in NC
Average commute23.1 min
30th
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min561st of 771 in NC
Foreign-born residents5.1%
30th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%342nd of 802 in NC
Self-employed workers7.6%
27th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%570th of 798 in NC
Per capita income$31,388
22nd
U.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385501st of 799 in NC
Median earnings per worker$39,857
21st
U.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279492nd of 788 in NC
Population density169/sq mi
19th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi374th of 802 in NC
Median gross rent$940
17th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228365th of 688 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher17.7%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%555th of 799 in NC
Broadband access86%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%454th of 788 in NC
Median household income$53,583
12th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388559th of 748 in NC
Median home value$143,300
8th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900624th of 757 in NC
Tech workers0.7%
8th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%542nd of 798 in NC
Work from home3.6%
4th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%668th of 799 in NC

Measure	28504	Lenoir	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Healthcare workers	16%	14.8%	9.5%	9.7%	97th	64th of 798
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.4%	9%	4.7%	5.2%	92nd	82nd of 799
Residents 65 and older	21.8%	21.5%	17.2%	17.2%	82nd	304th of 802
Veterans	8.4%	8.3%	7.4%	6.2%	81st	263rd of 801
Poverty rateWeakness	18%	22%	13%	12.5%	80th	203rd of 788
Government workers	17.9%	16.5%	13.8%	14.5%	76th	246th of 798
Uninsured rate	10.9%	10.1%	9.9%	8.4%	75th	308th of 797
Median age	41.6	41.9	39.1	38.9	69th	434th of 802
Diversity index	57	61.3	58.4	61.4	65th	227th of 802
Income inequality (Gini)	0.445	0.479	0.477	0.483	59th	320th of 781
Housing vacancy	7.2%	13.1%	12.5%	10.1%	54th	626th of 789
Homeownership rate	63.7%	59.2%	66.6%	65.2%	39th	632nd of 788
Population	20,407	54,919	10,730,404	334,922,499	32nd	197th of 802
Rent-burdened renters	45.6%	46.5%	48.9%	51.1%	31st	406th of 760
Residents under 18	20%	22.6%	21.8%	22%	31st	425th of 802
Average commute	23.1 min	24.3 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	30th	561st of 771
Foreign-born residents	5.1%	4.4%	9.1%	14.1%	30th	342nd of 802
Self-employed workers	7.6%	9%	9.8%	10%	27th	570th of 798
Per capita income	$31,388	$29,431	$41,385	$44,673	22nd	501st of 799
Median earnings per worker	$39,857	$36,707	$46,279	$49,666	21st	492nd of 788
Population density	169/sq mi	138/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	19th	374th of 802
Median gross rent	$940	$861	$1,228	$1,413	17th	365th of 688
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.7%	16.3%	35.7%	35.7%	15th	555th of 799
Broadband accessWeakness	86%	81.3%	90.1%	91%	15th	454th of 788
Median household incomeWeakness	$53,583	$45,143	$72,388	$80,734	12th	559th of 748
Median home value	$143,300	$120,500	$288,900	$332,700	8th	624th of 757
Tech workers	0.7%	0.6%	3.9%	3.8%	8th	542nd of 798
Work from home	3.6%	3.4%	16.3%	15.1%	4th	668th of 799

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

13%

35–44

10%

45–54

15%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.6

Under 18

20%

65 and over

21.8%

Race and ethnicity

White56%
Black32%
Hispanic7%
Asian1%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.2%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

73.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

0.7%

Other

0.9%

Households

Households: 8,598
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 62.8%
Married couples: 40.3%
Living alone: 31.6%
Veterans (of adults): 8.4%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

28504

$53,583

Lenoir Co.

$45,143

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$31,388

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.445

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28504

$143,300

Lenoir Co.

$120,500

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28504

$940

Lenoir Co.

$861

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

66%

2–4 units

12%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

18%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 9,270
Owner-occupied: 63.7%
Vacant: 7.2%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 45.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 20.9%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

0.3%

Walked

Bicycle

0.2%

Worked from home

Other

0.4%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

17%

10–19

42%

20–29

30–44

16%

45–59

60+

Average commute

23.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

16%

Construction and repair

11%

Office and admin

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Transportation and moving

Production

Education

Food service

Business and finance

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Computer and math

0.7%

Arts, media and sports

0.3%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

24%

Manufacturing

16%

Education

Retail

Construction

Public administration

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Information

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$39,857

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28504	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$56,310	$74,888
Service	$26,376	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,983	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$45,073	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,192	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

30%

Some college

22%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.6%
Households with broadband: 86%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 63.5%
No internet access: 10.2%
Without health insurance: 10.9%
Limited-English households: 2.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Kinston
State: North Carolina
County: Lenoir County
Center point: 35.2274° N, 77.6359° W
Land area: 121 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

28504 spans 2 counties

Lenoir County98% of land
Jones County2% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Kinston8% of zip
Jackson Heights (unincorporated)1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 28504

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28502	Kinston, NC · PO box	3.9 mi	—	—	—
28501	Kinston, NC	6.2 mi	17,642	$35,118	$79,000
28503	Kinston, NC · PO box	6.7 mi	—	—	—
28525	Deep Run, NC	7.2 mi	3,613	$59,191	$104,800
28551	La Grange, NC	10 mi	14,078	$49,092	$131,100
28578	Seven Springs, NC	13 mi	4,219	$69,900	$95,300
28526	Dover, NC	13 mi	1,842	$39,110	$124,200
28538	Hookerton, NC	14 mi	1,989	$56,953	$114,800
28508	Albertson, NC	14 mi	1,813	$34,567	$48,200
28572	Pink Hill, NC	15 mi	6,658	$55,660	$137,100
28580	Snow Hill, NC	16 mi	11,644	$50,028	$127,200
28530	Grifton, NC	16 mi	6,484	$37,361	$151,300

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Questions about 28504

What city is zip code 28504?

28504 is assigned to Kinston, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28504 in?

28504 is mostly in Lenoir County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 28504?

About 20,407 people live in 28504, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28504 in?

28504 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28504?

The median household income in 28504 is $53,583.

What zip codes are near 28504?

The closest zip codes to 28504 are 28502, 28501, 28503, 28525, 28551.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28504, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.