28594 ZIP Code – Emerald Isle, North Carolina
28594 is a ZIP code serving Emerald Isle, North Carolina in Carteret County with a population of approximately 3,870 residents. The median household income is $85,982 — above the North Carolina average and above the national average. The median home value of $489,200 is well above the national average, with 85.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,373 is above the national average. Housing consists of 82% single-family (decreasing).
At 1.4%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. About 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. An estimated 52.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 58.7, above the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28584, 28575, 28570.
ZIP Code 28594 Data
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ZIP 28594 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28594 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,870 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $85k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $489k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,373 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 58.7 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 52.0% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28584 – Swansboro
- 28575 – Salter Path
- 28570 – Newport
- 28582 – Stella
- 28512 – Atlantic Beach
- 28539 – Hubert
- 28557 – Morehead City
- 28532 – Havelock
- 28533 – Cherry Point
- 28544 – Midway Park
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28584 | SWANSBORO | 14,197 | $74,698 |
| 28575 | SALTER PATH | 207 | $116,250 |
| 28570 | NEWPORT | 21,518 | $73,008 |
| 28582 | STELLA | 1,750 | $62,171 |
| 28512 | ATLANTIC BEACH | 3,414 | $72,500 |