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USDA Geographic Eligibility Statistics for North Carolina Postal Zip Code 28562
6.2% of North Carolina is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
Postal code 28562 is used by homes and businesses in and around New Bern, North Carolina, and covers 409.0 square kilometers. About 99.5 square kilometers of this postal code falls within a USDA exclusion zone. By percentage, about 24.3% of zip code area 28562 is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
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Interested in some fun facts and history about New Bern, NC?
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Here are a few facts about New Bern, North Carolina:
1. New Bern is the second oldest city in North Carolina and was founded in 1710 by Swiss and German immigrants.
2. It served as the first capital of North Carolina from 1770 to 1792.
3. New Bern was also the birthplace of Pepsi-Cola. Caleb Bradham, a local pharmacist, invented the drink in 1898.
4. The city is located at the confluence of the Neuse and Trent Rivers, making it a popular spot for boating and fishing.
5. It is home to Tryon Palace, a historic site that was the first permanent capital of North Carolina.
6. New Bern also has a strong military presence with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point located nearby.
7. The city was hit hard by Hurricane Florence in 2018, with flooding that caused significant damage.
8. New Bern is notable for its beautifully preserved historic downtown area, which features over 150 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.
The North Carolina State Office, located in Raleigh, NC, administers USDA Rural Development programs through six Area Offices and fourteen field offices across the state.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of North Carolina
State Director's Office: 919-873-2015
Business Programs: 919-873-2040
Community Programs: 919-873-2030
Multi-Family Housing Programs: 919-873-2050
Single Family Housing Programs: 919-873-2051
