Carteret County, NC Demographics & ZIP Codes
Carteret County, North Carolina demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 17 ZIP codes — population 74,491 — avg. income $78,575 — avg. home value $301,075. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.
Carteret County demographics
Carteret County, North Carolina covers 17 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 74,491.
Median household income in Carteret County
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Carteret County, North Carolina is about $78,575 — about 18% above the NC ZIP average ($66,474), and about 5% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 28575 (Indian Beach) is near the top at about $130,625, while 28511 (Atlantic) is near the bottom at about $56,328.
Housing in Carteret County
For housing in Carteret County, North Carolina, the average median home value is about $301,075 and the average median rent is about $935.
The most populous ZIP is 28570 (Newport) with about 21,435 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.
ZIP codes in Carteret County
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| ZIP | City | County | State | Population ↓ | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28570 | Newport | Carteret County | NC | 21,435 | $69,018 | $245,300 |
| 28557 | Morehead City | Carteret County | NC | 15,355 | $67,753 | $331,800 |
| 28584 | Peletier | Carteret County | NC | 14,668 | $81,574 | $308,000 |
| 28516 | Beaufort | Carteret County | NC | 11,143 | $63,257 | $292,300 |
| 28594 | Emerald Isle | Carteret County | NC | 3,915 | $89,432 | $563,600 |
| 28512 | Atlantic Beach | Carteret County | NC | 3,452 | $80,375 | $529,400 |
| 28531 | Harkers Island | Carteret County | NC | 1,080 | $58,750 | $295,500 |
| 28579 | — | Carteret County | NC | 652 | $100,139 | $416,000 |
| 28511 | Atlantic | Carteret County | NC | 627 | $56,328 | $154,900 |
| 28528 | Gloucester | Carteret County | NC | 607 | $71,292 | $247,300 |
| 28553 | Marshallberg | Carteret County | NC | 449 | $85,875 | $173,200 |
| 28577 | — | Carteret County | NC | 338 | $88,250 | $441,700 |
| 28524 | Davis | Carteret County | NC | 290 | $71,083 | $180,100 |
| 28575 | Indian Beach | Carteret County | NC | 171 | $130,625 | $242,900 |
| 28520 | — | Carteret County | NC | 143 | $64,875 | $222,700 |
| 28581 | — | Carteret County | NC | 132 | — | $172,500 |
| 28589 | — | Carteret County | NC | 34 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What are the demographics of Carteret County?
Carteret County, North Carolina has a combined ZIP-area population of about 74,491 across 17 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.
What is the median household income in Carteret County?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Carteret County, North Carolina is about $78,575, about 18% above the state ZIP average ($66,474), and about 5% above the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $301,075. Among ZIPs with data, 28575 (Indian Beach) is near the top ($130,625) and 28511 (Atlantic) is near the bottom ($56,328).
How many ZIP codes are in Carteret County?
Carteret County, North Carolina includes 17 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Carteret County?
This page lists ZIP codes in Carteret County, North Carolina with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.