County ProfileNC
Craven County
Population: 100,720 · 12 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
100,720
People
Median age
38.8
Housing
Total households
42,871
Income
Median household income
$65,873
Housing
Total housing units
48,533
Employment
Employment rate
50%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
27.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
92.2%
County details
Local time 03:26:42(ET)| Name | Craven |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 12total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 8 Standard4 PO Box |
| Area code | 252 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 35.1168292, -77.0813197 |
| Land area | 706.5 sq miles(1,829.9 km²) |
Map of Craven county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Craven County
Compare the largest cities in Craven County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Craven County
Review the most populated postal areas across Craven County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28562 | New Bern | $75,012 | 39,375 |
| 28560 | New Bern | $65,411 | 28,005 |
| 28532 | Havelock | $60,605 | 20,340 |
| 28586 | Vanceboro | $57,041 | 7,865 |
| 28523 | Cove City | $45,452 | 2,376 |
| 28526 | Dover | $39,110 | 2,208 |
| 28533 | Cherry Point | — | 1,792 |
| 28527 | Ernul | $74,190 | 1,220 |
| 28519 | Bridgeton | $38,988 | 389 |
| 28561 | New Bern | — | — |
| 28563 | New Bern | — | — |
| 28564 | New Bern | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS