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ZIP 28560

Part of New Bern, NC
Pop. 28,661·Craven County·137th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,605/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$360
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ZIP 28560 · $1,605
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$1,990
Research median
$1,190/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,260/yr
At $1,605/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyCraven County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28560 (New Bern, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,661
Median income
$65,411
Median age
42.8
Renters
30.5%
Age distribution
22.3%
18.6%
22.1%
14.7%
22.2%
Under 1822.3%
18–3418.6%
35–5422.1%
55–6414.7%
65+22.2%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
66.9%
22.1%
White66.9%
Black22.1%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian3.5%
Other4%
Education (25+)
31.7%
34.3%
26.4%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma31.7%
Some college34.3%
Bachelor's+26.4%
Housing tenure
69.5%
30.5%
Owner69.5%
Renter30.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28560 in New Bern, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,656 → $65,411
up 19.7%
Population
29,097 → 28,661
down 1.5%
Renter share
35.4% → 30.5%
-4.9 pts
Bachelor's+
24.1% → 26.4%
+2.3 pts
Median age
39.5 → 42.8
+3.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $54,656 to $65,411 across the same window, up 19.7% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 28560 in New Bern, NC losing about 436 residents over the five-year window, down 1.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 35.4% to 30.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 24.1% to 26.4% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 28560

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28560 covers New Bern, NC. The median rent here is $1,605/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($65,411/yr), ZIP 28560 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28560?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28560 (New Bern, NC) is $1,605. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28560 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28560's median rent of $1,605/mo is $360 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28560 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28560 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #137 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,605/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28560?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,605/mo in ZIP 28560. The local median household income is $65,411/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28560?

Rent in ZIP 28560 has increased 6.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28560 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28560 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,605/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($65,411/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28560 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28560 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.5% of ZIP 28560 households are renters, while 69.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28560 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28560 compare to the rest of New Bern?

ZIP 28560 sits right at the New Bern citywide median of $1,605/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28560 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28560 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,605/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 28560's median household income ($65,411/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28560 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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