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Kinston, North Carolina

Population: 19,900 · 4 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
19,900
People
Median age
42.9
Housing
Total households
8,891
Income
Median household income
$36,878
Housing
Total housing units
10,599
Employment
Employment rate
43.1%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
16.4%
Healthcare
Insured population
90.6%
City details
Local time 03:18:06(ET)
LocationKinston, NC
Population (ZIP areas)38,144(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes4total
ZIP codes (by type)
2 Standard2 PO Box
CountyLenoir
Area code
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates35.232660473627256, -77.58677763525593
Land area221 sq miles(572,341,066 m²)

Map of Kinston, North Carolina with ZIP codes

Map of Kinston, North Carolina and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in Kinston

Explore the ZIP codes that make up Kinston. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
28501Standard$35,11817,964
28502PO BOX
28503PO BOX
28504Standard$53,58320,180

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

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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