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Havelock, NC
City in Craven County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28532, 28533.
Population
17,691
Land area
17.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,035
ZIP codes
2
Havelock and its ZIP codes
Havelock at a glance
- Havelock is about 4.7 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 61st among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $58,408, 19% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,700 (28% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,280 a month.
Local data for Havelock, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Havelock, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,408
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$207,700
Median rent
$1,280/mo
Homeownership
41.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
24.7
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,268), Mexican Americans (1,648), Irish Americans (1,529).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Craven County. PPP loans are for Havelock.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,163
40,422 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,929
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $14,635 per person
PPP loans
$9M
243 loans, 1,385 jobs reported
How people get to work
Havelock, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.4%
- Carpooled16.9%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked5.9%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Havelock, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
525
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,154
11.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 36°F
57.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Havelock, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
ZIP codes in Havelock
2 in or overlapping Havelock. Population shown
Cities near Havelock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry BranchCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Neuse ForestCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3.2 |
| Minnesott BeachTown | 7.1 mi | 3.5 |
| ArapahoeTown | 8.8 mi | 2.2 |
| NewportTown | 8.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Brandywine BayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Broad CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| Fairfield HarbourCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| James CityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.7 |
| Morehead CityTown | 14 mi | 7.4 |
| Brices CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.8 |
| OrientalTown | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Indian BeachTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Pine Knoll ShoresTown | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| BogueTown | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| Atlantic BeachTown | 16 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Havelock, NC in?
- Havelock is in Craven County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Havelock, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Havelock include 28532, 28533.
- What is the population of Havelock, NC?
- About 17,691 people live in Havelock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Havelock?
- Nearby places include Cherry Branch (5.1 mi), Neuse Forest (5.4 mi), Minnesott Beach (7.1 mi), Arapahoe (8.8 mi), Newport (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023