ZIP code 28504: Kinston, NC
28504 is a ZIP code in Kinston, North Carolina, mainly in Lenoir County, part of the Kinston, NC micro area. About 20,407 people live here.
- Population
- 20,407
- Median household income
- $53,583
- Typical home value
- $186,100+2.7% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $940gross, per month
- Median age
- 41.6
- Homeowners
- 63.7%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 28504 details
| City | Kinston |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lenoir County (also partly Jones County) |
| Metro area | Kinston, NC |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 121.1 sq mi, plus 0.7 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 168 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 23.1 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 35.22737, -77.63589 |
Median rent in 28504 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,123/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $921/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $995/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,099/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 28504
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28502 | Kinston, NC | 3.9 mi | — |
| 28501 | Kinston, NC | 6.2 mi | 17,642 |
| 28503 | Kinston, NC | 6.7 mi | — |
| 28525 | Deep Run, NC | 7.2 mi | 3,613 |
| 28551 | La Grange, NC | 10.4 mi | 14,078 |
| 28578 | Seven Springs, NC | 12.7 mi | 4,219 |
| 28526 | Dover, NC | 12.9 mi | 1,842 |
| 28538 | Hookerton, NC | 13.7 mi | 1,989 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 28504?
A typical home in ZIP code 28504 is worth about $186,100 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $53,583 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with North Carolina average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $186,100 homeWhat can a $53,583 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 28504
What city is ZIP code 28504?
ZIP code 28504 is in Kinston, NC, in Lenoir County.
What county is ZIP code 28504 in?
28504 is mainly in Lenoir County, North Carolina, and partly in Jones County.
What is the population of ZIP code 28504?
About 20,407 people live in ZIP code 28504, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 28504 in?
28504 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.