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New Bern, NC
City in Craven County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28562.
Population
32,734
Land area
28.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,141
ZIP codes
1
New Bern and its ZIP codes
New Bern at a glance
- New Bern is about 5.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 33rd most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $61,031 a year, 16% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $240,100 (17% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,081 a month.
Local data for New Bern, NC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools14
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks13
- Post Offices2
- Parks26
- Grocery Stores25
- Restaurants154
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places44
Housing and community stats
New Bern, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,031
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$240,100
Median rent
$1,081/mo
Homeownership
59.7%
Bachelor's or higher
29.4%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,660), Irish Americans (2,106), Mexican Americans (1,154).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Craven County. PPP loans are for New Bern.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 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
How people get to work
New Bern, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
New Bern, 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° / 34°F
53.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone44 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in New Bern, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
ZIP codes in New Bern
1 in or overlapping New Bern. Population shown
Cities near New Bern
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Trent WoodsTown | 2.5 mi | 3 |
| BridgetonTown | 4.7 mi | 2 |
| River BendTown | 5 mi | 2.5 |
| Brices CreekCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 7.8 |
| James CityCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Fairfield HarbourCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.9 |
| PollocksvilleTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Neuse ForestCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| VanceboroTown | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| GrantsboroTown | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| Cove CityTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| TrentonTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| ArapahoeTown | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| AllianceTown | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| MaysvilleTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Minnesott BeachTown | 17 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Bern, NC in?
- New Bern is in Craven County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in New Bern, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping New Bern include 28562.
- What is the population of New Bern, NC?
- About 32,734 people live in New Bern, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Bern?
- Nearby places include Trent Woods (2.5 mi), Bridgeton (4.7 mi), River Bend (5 mi), Brices Creek (5 mi), James City (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023