Kinston, NC 28501

Population 20,797

28501 is zip code located in Kinston, North Carolina. The population is 20,797, making 28501 the 2nd largest zipcode in Kinston and the 2nd largest in Lenoir County.

There are 6 public schools in 28501 with an average Homefacts rating of D+. , and there are 89 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 28501. Unemployment in 28501 is very high.

Zip codes within Kinston include 28502 and 28503.

Kinston Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average

Crime Rate

100% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

68.36% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

555 Found nearby

Unemployment

Very High 5.5%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in 28501, NC and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates 28501's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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89 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 28501.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    20.1%
  • Rented
    41%
  • Owned
    38.9%

26 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Kinston, NC issued 26 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 26 permits, 2 were issued for single family homes and 24 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Kinston, NC issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $660
  • 1 Bedroom: $680
  • 2 Bedrooms: $860
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,160
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,480

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Environmental Hazards

555 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (285/297)
    Kinston, NC has 95.96% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Kinston, NC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Kinston, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 43.37°
  • February 46.8°
  • March 53.6°
  • April 62.45°
  • May 70.09°
  • June 78.13°
  • July 80.85°
  • August 80.2°
  • September 74.13°
  • October 62.9°
  • November 52.72°
  • December 48.08°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Kinston, NC

Earthquakes
Kinston, NC has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Kinston, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Kinston, NC has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Kinston, NC has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 28501: $28,529

Unemployment

Unemployment in Kinston is 5.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 54.96%
White Collar - 45.04%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • G.K. Butterfield
  • David Rouzer

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

9 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all