28557 ZIP Code – Morehead City, North Carolina
ZIP code 28557 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Morehead City, North Carolina, within Carteret County with a population of approximately 15,379 residents. The median household income is $62,947 — near the North Carolina average and near the national average. The median home value of $304,500 is above the national average, with 62.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,071 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 73% single-family (decreasing), 14% apartments (increasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average. An estimated 10.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. About 40.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, above the national rate. The population has a median age of 48.2, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 28512, 28570, 28575.
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ZIP 28557 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28557 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $62k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $304k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,071 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.0% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28512 – Atlantic Beach
- 28570 – Newport
- 28575 – Salter Path
- 28516 – Beaufort
- 28531 – Harkers Island
- 28528 – Gloucester
- 28532 – Havelock
- 28553 – Marshallberg
- 28533 – Cherry Point
- 28579 – Smyrna
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28512 | ATLANTIC BEACH | 3,414 | $72,500 |
| 28570 | NEWPORT | 21,518 | $73,008 |
| 28575 | SALTER PATH | 207 | $116,250 |
| 28516 | BEAUFORT | 10,610 | $52,556 |
| 28531 | HARKERS ISLAND | 1,104 | $67,888 |