New Bern city, NC

ZIP 28560 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in New Bern city, NC (28560)

Median Income

$62,142

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,162

Wealth inflow

Population

27,981

Unemployment

4.9%

1.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,162 for ZIP 28560 (New Bern city, NC) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.9%+32% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.7%-55% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

15.0%+28% vs US avg

664

Establishments

10,365

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.3%
Construction4.1%
Manufacturing14.2%
Wholesale trade1.0%
Retail trade14.2%
Transportation, utilities4.2%
Information1.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.4%
Professional, scientific, management9.5%
Education, health care, social24.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.7%
Other services3.7%
Public administration8.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 28560 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 0.2%, median income fell 1.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 10.0%.

Median Income

$62,142

-17% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate