River Bend
Town in Craven County, North Carolina

River Bend is a town in Craven County, North Carolina, with 2,902 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Trent Woods, 3.4 miles E.
- 2,902residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.5 km²
- 1,153 / sq mipopulation density
- 28562ZIP code
About River Bend
River Bend is a town in Craven County. As of the 2020 census, River Bend had a population of 2,902. It is part of the New Bern, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in River Bend
- Median household income
- $71,824
- Median home value
- $266,100
- Median rent
- $1,289/mo
- Median age
- 53.1
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River Bend had 2,902 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,902 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,153 per sq mi (445 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
River Bend at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Craven County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,902 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.52 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.35 sq mi (0.92 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0689° N, 77.1499° W |
| ZIP code | 28562 |
| Official website | riverbendnc.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3756710 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near River Bend
- Trent Woods3.4 mi E
- Brices Creek4.4 mi SE
- New Bern4.7 mi E
- Pollocksville6.0 mi SW
- James City8.7 mi E
- Bridgeton8.8 mi NE
- Fairfield Harbour10.5 mi E
- Trenton11.6 mi W
- Maysville12.5 mi S
- Cove City12.7 mi NW
- Neuse Forest13.7 mi SE
- Belgrade13.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about River Bend
What county is River Bend in?
River Bend is in Craven County, North Carolina.
What is the population of River Bend, NC?
2,902 people lived in River Bend at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of River Bend, NC?
The ZIP code of River Bend is 28562.
What is the elevation of River Bend?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near River Bend?
Trent Woods (3.4 mi), Brices Creek (4.4 mi), New Bern (4.7 mi), Pollocksville (6.0 mi), James City (8.7 mi).
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