Vanceboro
Town in Craven County, North Carolina

Vanceboro is a town in Craven County, North Carolina, with 869 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cove City, 12.1 miles SW.
- 869residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.4 km²
- 506 / sq mipopulation density
- 28586ZIP code
About Vanceboro
Vanceboro is a town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Vanceboro had a population of 869. Originally called Swift Creek, residents renamed the town for Zebulon B. Vance after he visited there during his 1876 campaign for governor. It is part of the New Bern, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Vanceboro
- Median household income
- $34,514
- Median home value
- $148,400
- Median rent
- $492/mo
- Median age
- 37.6
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Vanceboro had 869 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 869 |
|---|---|
| Density | 506 per sq mi (195 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Vanceboro at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Craven County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 869 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.72 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3031° N, 77.1567° W |
| ZIP code | 28586 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3769680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Vanceboro
- Cove City12.1 mi SW
- Bridgeton14.6 mi SE
- Cypress Landing14.6 mi NE
- Chocowinity14.9 mi N
- New Bern15.3 mi S
- Trent Woods15.7 mi S
- River Bend16.2 mi S
- Dover16.8 mi W
- Grifton17.0 mi W
- River Road17.1 mi NE
- Washington Park17.4 mi NE
- Grimesland18.4 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Vanceboro
What county is Vanceboro in?
Vanceboro is in Craven County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Vanceboro, NC?
869 people lived in Vanceboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Vanceboro, NC?
The ZIP code of Vanceboro is 28586.
What is the elevation of Vanceboro?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Vanceboro?
Cove City (12.1 mi), Bridgeton (14.6 mi), Cypress Landing (14.6 mi), Chocowinity (14.9 mi), New Bern (15.3 mi).
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